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L41 PHK

1994 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

384 mi
Last recorded384 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Vespa13,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 PHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 14,848 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 14,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 14,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 14,346 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 14,346 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 14,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 14,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 14,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisy

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 13,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,143 miles

front mudguard damaged

numberplate not fully secure

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 12,639 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,236 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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L41 PHK is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,304 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 L41 PHK, 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 32 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L41 PHK?

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What year was L41 PHK registered?

L41 PHK is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L41 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L41 PHK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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