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AY04 LFK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,974 mi
Last recorded13,974 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 LFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 13,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 13,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 10,533 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Fail 6 Aug 2024 10,528 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear rear brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2023 8,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 8,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,472 miles

Front mudguard trim loose but secure

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Telltale lights dim at tickover

Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,427 miles

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

front tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 1,780 miles

front tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Feb 2007 1,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre pressure low

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 LFK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc 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 LFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 LFK registered?

AY04 LFK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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