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D568 GRU

1987 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,767 mi
Last recorded26,767 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD568 GRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 26,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 26,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 26,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 26,008 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 25,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 25,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 25,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 24,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,178 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 23,174 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering mud guard (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 22,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 22,086 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,800 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 20,832 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,832 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,413 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,414 miles

front brake has little reserve travel

motorcycle has been tested for use during daylight hours only , vehicle has been presented with all lighting components masked over

rear number plate slighty deterioated

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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D568 GRU is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D568 GRU, 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 D568 GRU registered?

D568 GRU is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 January 1987.

Is D568 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D568 GRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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