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BV14 ZGU

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,397 mi
Last recorded12,397 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 ZGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 9,196 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 6,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 6,244 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 6,244 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 5,935 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 5,925 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 5,923 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 1,551 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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BV14 ZGU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV14 ZGU, 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 BV14 ZGU registered?

BV14 ZGU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is BV14 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV14 ZGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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