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SP14 TZB

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,942 mi
Last recorded2,942 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 TZB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 2,942 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 2,942 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 2,581 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 2,581 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear tyre flat

Pass 6 Feb 2020 2,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 2,532 miles

tape on head light to correct beam image

Fail 27 Sep 2018 2,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 2,456 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

tape to rectify headlight aim

Fail 21 Sep 2017 2,455 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (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 TZB is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

SP14 TZB is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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