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KGY 241V

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,054 mi
Last recorded39,054 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 241V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 39,054 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 39,053 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,613 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,212 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2012 31,212 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,020 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 11 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 2 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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KGY 241V is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGY 241V, 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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What year was KGY 241V registered?

KGY 241V is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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