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GK14 KBZ

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,720 mi
Last recorded22,720 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK14 KBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 22,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 22,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 22,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 14,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 14,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 12,374 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of frame/bodywork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 12,374 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of frame/bodywork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 11,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 10,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 10,278 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 10,277 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 7,445 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,471 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 4,469 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2017 4,469 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded caliper binding excessively,restricting free rotation of wheel (3.2.A1h) 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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GK14 KBZ is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK14 KBZ, 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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GK14 KBZ is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2014.

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