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CU13 EHY

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,153 mi
Last recorded22,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 EHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 22,153 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,892 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 19,892 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 18,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,419 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake banjo has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2021 16,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake banjo has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 12,664 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion of rear brake pipe

Fail 22 May 2019 12,664 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion of rear brake pipe

Pass 4 May 2018 9,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,711 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,136 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 EHY is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHY, 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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CU13 EHY is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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