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B962 KTJ

1985 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

15,924 mi
Last recorded15,924 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB962 KTJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 15,924 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 15,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 25,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 15,862 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,736 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,693 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 15,693 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,148 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,134 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

centre stand stiff in operation

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,124 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 15,116 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,084 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 15,062 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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B962 KTJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B962 KTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 41 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B962 KTJ registered?

B962 KTJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B962 KTJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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