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K389 BFA

1992 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,638 mi
Last recorded12,638 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Piaggio Vespa17,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK389 BFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 12,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 12,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,538 miles

slight fluid break on front shock absorber .

Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 11,550 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 9,345 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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K389 BFA is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K389 BFA, 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 K389 BFA registered?

K389 BFA is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 November 1992.

Is K389 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K389 BFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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