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KAK 443W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,243 mi
Last recorded20,243 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAK 443W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,243 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 20,243 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,325 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,325 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 22 May 2014 17,805 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 17,642 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 17,642 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 17,601 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 17,593 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 13 May 2011 17,208 miles

petrol seal deteriorating

rear shock upper mount corroded but not through..

Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,186 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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KAK 443W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,394 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 KAK 443W, 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 45 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAK 443W registered?

KAK 443W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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