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HJ13 DHO

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,847 mi
Last recorded24,847 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 DHO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 24,847 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 11 Oct 2024 22,786 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 22,786 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 20,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 18,491 miles

rear tyre worn uneven on nearside edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,375 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 15,375 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

reduced reserve travel at rear brake lever.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 11,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 11,776 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 6,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 6,120 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 4,116 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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HJ13 DHO 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 75%.

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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

HJ13 DHO is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is HJ13 DHO safe to buy?

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