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D559 KTG

1986 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,178 mi
Last recorded8,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 KTG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,178 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front top shock absorber rubber starting to perrish

Fail 22 Jul 2015 8,178 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front top shock absorber rubber starting to perrish

Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 7,624 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 9 May 2006 4,304 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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D559 KTG is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 D559 KTG, 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 D559 KTG registered?

D559 KTG is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D559 KTG safe to buy?

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