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GJ13 UGV

2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,311 mi
Last recorded22,311 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 12511,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 UGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 22,311 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROISON UNDERBELLY AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 22,311 miles

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

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROISON UNDERBELLY AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 21,306 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 21,306 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 20,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 20,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 18,806 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 18,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 17,705 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 17,705 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 15,272 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 15,272 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 12,296 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 12,296 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 10,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 8,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 8,338 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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GJ13 UGV is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 11,614 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ13 UGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ13 UGV is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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