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G653 CLF

1990 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,450 mi
Last recorded16,450 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 CLF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 16,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 16,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 16,299 miles

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,036 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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G653 CLF is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,966 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 G653 CLF, 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 36 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G653 CLF?

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What year was G653 CLF registered?

G653 CLF is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G653 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G653 CLF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G653 CLF have outstanding finance?

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