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J631 WDU

1992 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,183 mi
Last recorded32,183 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Piaggio Vespa17,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ631 WDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 32,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 32,093 miles

SMALL OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 28 Mar 2025 32,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SMALL OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 6 Apr 2024 31,791 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,779 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Feb 2017 31,779 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,138 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,427 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,298 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 29,298 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,205 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 26,205 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,728 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 19,077 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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J631 WDU is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 17,371 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 J631 WDU, 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 34 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J631 WDU registered?

J631 WDU is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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