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L865 DVM

1993 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,219 mi
Last recorded22,219 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 DVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 22,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 22,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 21,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 21,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 21,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,279 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,071 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 20,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 19,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,803 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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L865 DVM is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L865 DVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L865 DVM registered?

L865 DVM is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L865 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L865 DVM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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