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K151 GMY

1993 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,164 mi
Last recorded19,164 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 GMY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,164 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 19,159 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2010 18,711 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 18,711 miles

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 16 May 2009 18,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,520 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 14,520 miles

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

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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K151 GMY is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 K151 GMY, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K151 GMY registered?

K151 GMY is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 1993.

Is K151 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K151 GMY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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