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KAZ 8863

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,595 mi
Last recorded9,595 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 8863
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 9,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 9,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 8,782 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 8,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 7,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 6,506 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 6,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 6,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 5,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 5,494 miles

Front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2017 5,494 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Front tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 4,051 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 4,035 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 2,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 2,745 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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KAZ 8863 is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 KAZ 8863, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAZ 8863 registered?

KAZ 8863 is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is KAZ 8863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 8863 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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