Piaggio Vespa

White · Petrol · 2018 · 50 cc

LB18 BAUMOT history

LB18 BAU is a white petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 30 May 2018. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 14,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
14,857 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
50 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 May 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB18 BAU was last recorded at 14,857 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
10,870 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,987 miles
Average per year
3,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,857 miles
  • 2025 – 10,870 miles
  • 2024 – 8,006 miles
  • 2023 – 2,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail14,857 miles
  • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  • MajorRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail14,857 miles (+3,987)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,857 miles
    Test number
    400530699538
    • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass10,870 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    10,870 miles
    Test number
    602112557298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    8,006 miles
    Test number
    459822602143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail8,006 miles (+5,618)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,006 miles
    Test number
    383624868255
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass2,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    2,388 miles
    Test number
    137292948210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,182 km (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    2,182 km
    Test number
    785953116766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail2,168 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,168 km
    Test number
    949972668028
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective steering stop ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Questions about LB18 BAU

Does LB18 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB18 BAU expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB18 BAU?
The MOT on LB18 BAU expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB18 BAU done?
LB18 BAU was recorded at 14,857 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,906 miles a year.
Has LB18 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 BAU has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB18 BAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB18 BAU find?
LB18 BAU failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects: front steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy; rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect.

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