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LJ13 BCY

2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,073 mi
Last recorded35,073 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 BCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 35,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,051 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 32,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 29,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 24,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 20,302 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 15,763 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 15,760 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 11,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 11,195 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ13 BCY is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 11,428 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ13 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ13 BCY registered?

LJ13 BCY is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ13 BCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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