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G794 PAL

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,591 mi
Last recorded3,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 PAL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 3,591 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 3,080 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 3,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 2,671 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 20,247 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 6 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play lower (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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G794 PAL is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 G794 PAL, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G794 PAL registered?

G794 PAL is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 October 1989.

Is G794 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G794 PAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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