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LJ13 GBY

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 GBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 38,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,586 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 36,586 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 34,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,387 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 32,387 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 31,233 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,222 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 22,222 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,880 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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LJ13 GBY is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 150cc 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 LJ13 GBY, 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 LJ13 GBY registered?

LJ13 GBY is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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