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KBY 356C

1963 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117 mi
Last recorded117 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1963 Piaggio Vespa1,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 356C
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 116 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a) DANGEROUS

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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KBY 356C is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 1,698 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 KBY 356C, 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 63 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KBY 356C?

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What year was KBY 356C registered?

KBY 356C is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 1963.

Is KBY 356C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 356C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KBY 356C have outstanding finance?

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