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HF13 EHL

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,092 mi
Last recorded50,092 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF13 EHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 50,092 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of bellypan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 43,513 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,613 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 35,002 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2020 33,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,945 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

seat lock broken

Fail 29 Mar 2018 28,945 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

seat lock broken

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,958 miles

seat lock broken

Fail 17 Mar 2017 24,958 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

seat lock broken

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,820 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 19,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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HF13 EHL is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF13 EHL, 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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HF13 EHL is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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