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AY04 BJX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,174 mi
Last recorded25,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 BJX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,174 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 25,171 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 20,394 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 20,394 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,364 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 16,019 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 14,785 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,991 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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AY04 BJX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY04 BJX, 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 AY04 BJX registered?

AY04 BJX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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