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CU13 BFJ

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,607 mi
Last recorded10,607 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 BFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 10,607 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil Leak

Offside Rear Lower Coolant Leak

Fail 16 Apr 2026 10,607 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Central Rear Lower Oil Leak

Offside Rear Lower Coolant Leak

Pass 22 Apr 2025 10,607 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 10,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 8,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 7,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 4,213 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 1,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 1,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 957 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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CU13 BFJ is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 CU13 BFJ, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CU13 BFJ registered?

CU13 BFJ is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is CU13 BFJ safe to buy?

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