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HJ13 DHM

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,820 mi
Last recorded4,820 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 DHM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 4,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 4,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 4,659 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 4,658 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Not working with main lights (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 4,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 4,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 4,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 4,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 3,604 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 2,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 2,818 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 2,818 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute n/s indicators flashing slower than o/s (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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HJ13 DHM is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc 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 HJ13 DHM, 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 HJ13 DHM registered?

HJ13 DHM is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 April 2013.

Is HJ13 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ13 DHM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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