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AY04 TLU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,739 mi
Last recorded8,739 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 8,739 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 7,104 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 7,104 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,226 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 TLU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

AY04 TLU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AY04 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 TLU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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