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G452 KYD

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,855 mi
Last recorded24,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 KYD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 24,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 24,622 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 24,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 24,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 24,134 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 24,134 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged cable has snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 23,270 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 22,566 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 22,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 22,010 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 21,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 19,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,878 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 18,878 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 17,231 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 16,045 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,360 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 15,360 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,756 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,718 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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G452 KYD is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 G452 KYD, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G452 KYD registered?

G452 KYD is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G452 KYD safe to buy?

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