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LC14 CTU

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,949 mi
Last recorded3,949 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 CTU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 3,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 3,949 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,169 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,636 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective clear lense discoloured/slightly defective close to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bellypan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 73,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,871 miles

Front Mud guard slightly loose

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 32,283 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit appear low - advise removing wheel for better inspection (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 17,555 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear brake noisy on application

Fail 12 May 2017 17,555 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear brake noisy on application

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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LC14 CTU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC14 CTU, 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 LC14 CTU registered?

LC14 CTU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2014.

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