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LM63 GRU

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,108 mi
Last recorded13,108 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 GRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 13,108 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Rear bushes starting to crack (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 13,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess Rear engine/rear fork bushings starting to crack.... (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 13,108 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever insecure brake lever assembly loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy head race notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine/rear fork rubber bushings starting to crack (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light turn signal lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 12,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 10,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 7,883 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 7,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 7,685 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 7,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 6,222 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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LM63 GRU is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM63 GRU, 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 LM63 GRU registered?

LM63 GRU is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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