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T241 KVW

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,206 mi
Last recorded15,206 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 KVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 15,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 14,964 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 14,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 13,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 12,869 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 12,869 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 12,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 12,817 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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T241 KVW is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,578 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 T241 KVW, 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 47 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T241 KVW registered?

T241 KVW is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is T241 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T241 KVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T241 KVW have outstanding finance?

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