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K942 FTO

1992 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,209 mi
Last recorded6,209 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Piaggio Vespa17,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 FTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 6,209 miles

brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,926 miles

Front tyre perishing.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 5,926 miles

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

Front tyre perishing.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,117 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 5,117 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 3,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 3,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 1,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 1,882 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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K942 FTO is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K942 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K942 FTO?

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What year was K942 FTO registered?

K942 FTO is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K942 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K942 FTO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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