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PJ14 YAO

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,613 mi
Last recorded3,613 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ14 YAO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 3,613 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 2,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 2,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 2,450 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 1,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 1,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 113 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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PJ14 YAO is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ14 YAO, 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 PJ14 YAO registered?

PJ14 YAO is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2014.

Is PJ14 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ14 YAO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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