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D853 BDU

1986 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,048 mi
Last recorded15,048 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 BDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2025 15,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 14,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 14,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 14,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 14,354 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,727 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 12,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 11,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,754 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 10,754 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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D853 BDU is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D853 BDU, 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 D853 BDU registered?

D853 BDU is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1986.

Is D853 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D853 BDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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