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KGW 469A

1963 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1963 Piaggio Vespa1,698 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 469A
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018
Pass 29 Jun 2017
Fail 29 Jun 2017

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016
Fail 12 Apr 2012 66,486 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,486 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,199 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,199 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,747 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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KGW 469A is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1963 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 1,698 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 KGW 469A, 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 63 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGW 469A registered?

KGW 469A is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is KGW 469A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGW 469A shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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