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SP14 TYV

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,592 mi
Last recorded12,592 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 TYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 12,592 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 12,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 10,772 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 10,772 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 10,308 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 10,308 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 9,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 8,178 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 8,178 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 6,491 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight notch at steering

Pass 8 Jul 2017 5,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 5,872 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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SP14 TYV is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SP14 TYV, 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 SP14 TYV registered?

SP14 TYV is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 2014.

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