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D952 CBJ

1987 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

5,392 mi
Last recorded5,392 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD952 CBJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 5,392 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 5,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 5,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 5,318 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 5,308 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,110 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Dec 2020 5,070 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 16 May 2019 4,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 4,750 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 4,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 3,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 2,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 1,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 1,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 1,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 1,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 1,403 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 1,403 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,548 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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D952 CBJ is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D952 CBJ, 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 D952 CBJ registered?

D952 CBJ is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D952 CBJ safe to buy?

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