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KGW 626A

1963 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,021 mi
Last recorded19,021 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1963 Piaggio Vespa1,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 626A
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 19,021 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 19,021 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,556 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 18,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,257 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,227 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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KGW 626A is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGW 626A, 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 KGW 626A?

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What year was KGW 626A registered?

KGW 626A is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1963.

Is KGW 626A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGW 626A shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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