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V228 KAF

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

8,321 mi
Last recorded8,321 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 KAF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 8,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 8,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 8,306 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 8,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 8,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 8,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 8,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 8,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 8,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 8,154 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 8,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 8,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 8,120 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 8,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 6,249 miles

low and high beam switch working wrong way around

Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 4,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 4,730 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 3,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 3,491 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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V228 KAF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 V228 KAF, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V228 KAF registered?

V228 KAF is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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