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K30 KRC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,211 mi
Last recorded10,211 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 KRC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 10,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 10,169 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 10,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 10,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 9,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 9,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 9,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 9,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 9,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 9,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,546 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 9,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 6,711 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 6,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 2,963 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 2,963 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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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K30 KRC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 K30 KRC, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K30 KRC registered?

K30 KRC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is K30 KRC safe to buy?

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