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HF14 BYV

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,503 mi
Last recorded22,503 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF14 BYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 22,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 22,503 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 22,489 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 22,489 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 22,456 miles

Seat hinge is very stiff.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 19,067 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,872 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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HF14 BYV is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF14 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF14 BYV registered?

HF14 BYV is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 August 2014.

Is HF14 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF14 BYV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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