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L576 TBK

1993 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

326 mi
Last recorded326 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 TBK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 326 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frame vin number corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 323 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frame vin number corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

vin corroded not clearly visible

Pass 26 Jun 2023 320 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak.

stamped frame number corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 46,771 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 45,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,508 miles

nearside steering stop needs slight adjustment

Fail 18 Jun 2015 43,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,313 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,179 miles

indicator tell tale wire externally

rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 19,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,953 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 17,953 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 17,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 30,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 29,984 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,975 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 25,476 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,476 miles

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

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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L576 TBK is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 L576 TBK, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L576 TBK is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 December 1993.

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