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D349 VHK

1987 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,021 mi
Last recorded31,021 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD349 VHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,401 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 32,401 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,970 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 27,139 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,692 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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D349 VHK is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D349 VHK, 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 39 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D349 VHK registered?

D349 VHK is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D349 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D349 VHK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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