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D316 JMD

1986 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,058 mi
Last recorded23,058 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 JMD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 23,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 22,668 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 22,105 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 22,093 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN LIGHTS APPLIED (4.4.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements TO SMALL (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT NOT WORKING (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 21,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 21,956 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,911 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 21,911 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,696 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 21,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,698 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,039 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,914 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,824 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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D316 JMD is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 14,444 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 D316 JMD, 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 40 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D316 JMD registered?

D316 JMD is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 September 1986.

Is D316 JMD safe to buy?

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