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AU04 HXH

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,740 mi
Last recorded41,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HXH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 41,740 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,339 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 39,339 miles

Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 34,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,869 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,640 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Jul 2015 30,640 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 25,486 miles

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,703 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,504 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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AU04 HXH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 HXH, 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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What year was AU04 HXH registered?

AU04 HXH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AU04 HXH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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