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B539 PGX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,090 mi
Last recorded43,090 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB539 PGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 43,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 40,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 40,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 40,336 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,079 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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B539 PGX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B539 PGX, 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 B539 PGX registered?

B539 PGX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is B539 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B539 PGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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