2014 Piaggio Vespa 0.1L Petrol · FP14 OMD

The Piaggio Vespa passed its most recent MOT on 15 October 2021 at 23,008 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at that point. Given the test sits roughly four years and nine months behind today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle has no verified roadworthiness evidence for the intervening period. The single clean pass provides no sign of worsening faults, but it offers no assurance of current condition either. The recorded mileage of 23,008 at the 2021 test equates to about 1,917 miles per year across the machine's twelve years, a low figure for its age. The DVSA history shows just one entry, so we cannot chart accumulation or detect gaps between owners. Low use often means long standing periods. That pattern typically allows tyres to crack, brake calipers to seize, and fuel system components to degrade through inactivity rather than friction wear. A buyer should physically inspect the front and rear brake calipers for binding after storage, and check the suspension linkages and bushes for perished rubber. The exhaust and emissions system needs a cold-start evaluation, since stale fuel and blocked jets are common on dormant scooters. Structural points around the floor pan and frame welds must be examined for corrosion that a static life encourages. Without a fresh test, treat the 2021 pass as historical only. Commission a current MOT and a mechanical check before purchase to confirm the Vespa remains roadworthy after its extended lay-up.