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YL14 HZE

2014 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,387 mi
Last recorded25,387 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 HZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 25,387 miles

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

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,402 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 22,402 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 17,051 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front engine mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 15,779 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 15,779 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 10,731 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has slight cracking on tyre wall

Pass 1 Apr 2019 5,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 2,325 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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YL14 HZE is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL14 HZE, 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 YL14 HZE registered?

YL14 HZE is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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