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KE57 KMV

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE57 KMV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 20,035 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 19,999 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 42,031 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 42,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 32,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,078 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

play in engine mount

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,600 miles

seat lock not working

Fail 4 Mar 2014 22,600 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

seat lock not working

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,525 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 11,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,549 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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KE57 KMV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE57 KMV, 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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KE57 KMV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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