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KV13 EBF

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 EBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 10,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 10,000 miles

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

Rear Brake cable corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 10,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 7,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 7,381 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre Side Wall Perished

Pass 29 Jan 2021 6,070 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 6,048 miles

Brake performance not tested front binding-rear wheel loose/bearings loose (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition needs repacking? (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure carrier (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up ********** or wheel loose ********** (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 1,599 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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KV13 EBF is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KV13 EBF, 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 KV13 EBF registered?

KV13 EBF is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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