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LB13 JFU

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,444 mi
Last recorded17,444 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 JFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 17,444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 17,382 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 11,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 11,494 miles

Corrosion starting on underside of body floor

Fail 10 May 2023 11,494 miles

Corrosion starting on underside of body floor

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 11,384 miles

Front shock absorber stanchion pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2021 11,384 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorber stanchion pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 11,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 10,924 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 10,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 10,187 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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LB13 JFU is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB13 JFU, 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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LB13 JFU is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 2013.

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