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N948 BKV

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,702 mi
Last recorded28,702 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 BKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 28,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 28,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 6,702 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 6,138 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 4,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 35,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 8,327 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,850 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 26,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 26,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 23,743 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 21,379 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2006 21,379 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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N948 BKV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N948 BKV, 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.

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What year was N948 BKV registered?

N948 BKV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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