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723 UYK

1962 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,062 mi
Last recorded21,062 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1962 Piaggio Vespa5,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration723 UYK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 21,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 20,413 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 20,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure Main exhaust bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 19,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,376 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 18,998 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 17,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,451 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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723 UYK is a 1962 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1962 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 5,568 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 723 UYK, 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 64 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 723 UYK registered?

723 UYK is a 1962 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 723 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 723 UYK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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