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LJ13 GBZ

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,991 mi
Last recorded9,991 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 GBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 9,991 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 9,991 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 9,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 9,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 9,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,810 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 9,698 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 9,056 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 9,056 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 8,442 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 8,442 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 6,752 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 6,752 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 GBZ is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

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

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