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GT53 OCS

2013 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,737 mi
Last recorded13,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT53 OCS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 13,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 13,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 12,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 10,704 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 10,041 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 10,041 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 9,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 9,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2020 9,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 8,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 7,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 5,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 4,899 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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GT53 OCS is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GT53 OCS, 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 GT53 OCS registered?

GT53 OCS is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is GT53 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT53 OCS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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