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HF13 FSP

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,296 mi
Last recorded39,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF13 FSP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 39,296 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main Under carriage of frame area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn un even, suspect low pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 39,296 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Lever coming back to handle bar, slack. (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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Down to metal. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main Under carriage of frame area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn un even, suspect low pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 39,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under tray corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 39,274 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under tray corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Low tyre pressure

Pass 8 Jan 2022 31,319 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 31,319 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 28,660 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

nearside bodywork damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2021 28,660 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (x3) front wheel mounting bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

nearside bodywork damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2020 28,659 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dipping to incorrect side (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

nearside bodywork damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 21,324 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned to the right (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 17,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively front swing arm bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 13,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 11,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 11,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 FSP is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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