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D628 KUB

1987 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

14,533 mi
Last recorded14,533 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD628 KUB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 14,533 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 14,533 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,490 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 14,479 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Apr 2007 14,461 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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D628 KUB is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D628 KUB, 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 D628 KUB registered?

D628 KUB is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 February 1987.

Is D628 KUB safe to buy?

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