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GU14 DHV

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,315 mi
Last recorded3,315 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 DHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 3,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 3,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 3,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 3,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 2,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 1,210 miles

both tyre valves perishing

Pass 5 May 2018 886 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 886 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 736 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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GU14 DHV is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU14 DHV, 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 GU14 DHV registered?

GU14 DHV is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is GU14 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU14 DHV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU14 DHV have outstanding finance?

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