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LC13 MZU

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,579 mi
Last recorded23,579 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 MZU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 23,579 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan belly area showing signs of rusting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 20,972 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 18,359 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main under carriage/leg shield area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 18,359 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main under carriage/leg shield area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,313 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 16,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,384 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 11,453 miles

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

Steering head bearings slightly notchy

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 7,770 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 4,858 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 4,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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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LC13 MZU is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 LC13 MZU, 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 LC13 MZU registered?

LC13 MZU is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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