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AU54 HMJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,896 mi
Last recorded14,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 HMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 14,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,344 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 13,344 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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 HMJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 HMJ, 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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How do I check the history of AU54 HMJ?

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What year was AU54 HMJ registered?

AU54 HMJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is AU54 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 HMJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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