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DE04 XYL

2004 Piaggio Vespa 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,575 mi
Last recorded54,575 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 XYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,511 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 54,511 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 53,579 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 53,579 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,320 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 52,036 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 49,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,991 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,548 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,542 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,379 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,434 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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DE04 XYL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE04 XYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE04 XYL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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