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FG13 BOJ

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,445 mi
Last recorded27,445 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 BOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 27,445 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 27,171 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 21,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 18,980 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,760 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 16,760 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DOES NOT RETURN (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel REAR WHEEL DOES NOT LOCK ON ROLLING ROAD (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,637 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 15,370 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 12,506 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 May 2016 12,506 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

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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FG13 BOJ is a 2013 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 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 FG13 BOJ, 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 FG13 BOJ registered?

FG13 BOJ is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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