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H874 BVK

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,628 mi
Last recorded25,628 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH874 BVK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 25,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,571 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 25,531 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,579 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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H874 BVK is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H874 BVK, 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.

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What year was H874 BVK registered?

H874 BVK is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 November 1990.

Is H874 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H874 BVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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