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JKE 85D

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 85D
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 75,481 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 75,125 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 May 2011 75,125 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,618 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,594 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,520 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 70,520 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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JKE 85D is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 JKE 85D, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKE 85D registered?

JKE 85D is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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