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AU54 DVV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,396 mi
Last recorded9,396 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 DVV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 9,396 miles

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

Headlamp masked at time of test - to flatten beam image

Fail 31 Mar 2026 9,396 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp masked at time of test to flatten beam image. Both tyres underinflated.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 8,202 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 6,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 6,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 6,362 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 6,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 6,245 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 6,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2012 4,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 3,776 miles

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

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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AU54 DVV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU54 DVV, 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 AU54 DVV registered?

AU54 DVV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AU54 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 DVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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