2013 Piaggio Vespa 0.0L Petrol · DK13 APU

The Vespa’s most recent MOT from 22 May 2023 passed at 2,211 miles, but that test is now more than three years old, leaving the vehicle outside the legal roadworthiness window. The maintenance trend is stable; the only recorded fault was a headlamp‑aim issue in July 2019 that was corrected, and no defects have appeared since the 2016 test at 1,841 miles. Mileage has accumulated extremely slowly, rising just 55 miles between July 2021 and May 2023 and only 13 miles between June 2020 and July 2021. Over roughly 13 years the total of 2,211 miles equates to about 170 miles per year, a low figure that points to light use or prolonged storage. The long gap without a fresh MOT is the most striking compliance lapse. A buyer should inspect headlamp aim, as the 2019 failure indicates the adjustment may have drifted. The registration plate should be examined; the 2021 test noted deterioration, though it was not a misread risk. Despite the low mileage, check suspension bushes, brake discs and pads for corrosion, and tyre tread depth, bearing in mind that storage can cause tyre cracking and battery discharge. Also look for rust on the exhaust, frame, wheel arches and battery terminals, and verify that the Vespa was stored correctly (covered, battery maintained) to avoid latent deterioration.