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GK13 BYL

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,462 mi
Last recorded1,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 BYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 1,462 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 1,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 1,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 1,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 1,025 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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GK13 BYL is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK13 BYL, 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 GK13 BYL registered?

GK13 BYL is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 2013.

Is GK13 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK13 BYL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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