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L535 NSX

1994 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,985 mi
Last recorded10,985 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Vespa13,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 NSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 10,985 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 10,985 miles

Front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 24 Jul 2024 10,985 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2023 10,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 10,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 10,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 10,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 10,204 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wear in front fork linkage.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 9,867 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,681 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 8,678 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 7,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 7,742 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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L535 NSX is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L535 NSX, 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.

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What year was L535 NSX registered?

L535 NSX is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L535 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L535 NSX shows 18 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.

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