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B13 GBT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,577 mi
Last recorded12,577 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 GBT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 12,577 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

frame has some corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2022 12,575 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

frame has some corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 12,274 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 11,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,108 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,108 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,108 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 11,108 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,713 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 10,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake drum(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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B13 GBT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 B13 GBT, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B13 GBT registered?

B13 GBT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is B13 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 GBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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