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K435 VKL

1993 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,531 mi
Last recorded18,531 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK435 VKL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 18,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 18,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,493 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,489 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2008 16,471 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,456 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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K435 VKL is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 K435 VKL, 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 K435 VKL registered?

K435 VKL is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K435 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K435 VKL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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