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BK14 LZE

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,095 mi
Last recorded12,095 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 LZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 12,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 11,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 10,886 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 10,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 9,371 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 9,371 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 8,369 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 8,369 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,341 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 6,246 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 6,246 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 4,829 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 4,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play possibly due to a loose wheel nut, play detected at rear bearings (2.4.A.2c)

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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BK14 LZE is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 7,778 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 BK14 LZE, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK14 LZE registered?

BK14 LZE is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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