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K638 GJV

1993 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,836 mi
Last recorded25,836 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK638 GJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 25,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 25,086 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 25,086 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 24,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 23,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,739 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,722 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,619 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 19,675 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,679 miles

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

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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K638 GJV is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K638 GJV, 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 K638 GJV registered?

K638 GJV is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 1993.

Is K638 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K638 GJV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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