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AE04 LFT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,773 mi
Last recorded25,773 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 25,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 25,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 25,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 25,303 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 19,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,363 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis welded but structurally safe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (3.2.B3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,857 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,441 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 16,441 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012
Fail 4 Oct 2012 16,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear spring incomplete (2.4.A1b(i))

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,331 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 15,585 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 13,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,521 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 10,521 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 7,024 miles

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

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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AE04 LFT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 AE04 LFT, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE04 LFT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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