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D595 PHS

1987 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,783 mi
Last recorded2,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD595 PHS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 2,783 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 2,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 2,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 2,668 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 2,668 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 2,560 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 2,475 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 2,475 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 2,475 miles

stop light doesn't operate from front brake

Fail 21 May 2019 2,475 miles

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

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))

Vehicle identification number not displayed (0.2 (a))

stop light doesn't operate from front brake

Pass 9 May 2017 2,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2007

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

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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D595 PHS is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,124 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 D595 PHS, 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 39 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D595 PHS registered?

D595 PHS is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D595 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D595 PHS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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