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RV14 GYT

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,884 mi
Last recorded25,884 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 GYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 25,884 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 23,613 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 23,613 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 20,204 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 17,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 17,919 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 15,485 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 14,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 12,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 9,286 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,887 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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RV14 GYT is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc 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 RV14 GYT, 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 RV14 GYT registered?

RV14 GYT is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 March 2014.

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