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M562 MVM

1994 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,134 mi
Last recorded14,134 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Vespa13,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 MVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 14,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 14,127 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 14,127 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 14,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,784 miles

2 stroke tank cap missing

Front front suspension feels soft but no visable leaks and does not affect handling

Pass 15 Feb 2020 13,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 13,014 miles

headlight deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2017 12,646 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 12,620 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure no lock (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 11,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 10,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,889 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 10,888 miles

Nearside Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,789 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 10,788 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,758 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 10,451 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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M562 MVM is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M562 MVM, 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 M562 MVM registered?

M562 MVM is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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