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DK04 HDE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,874 mi
Last recorded13,874 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HDE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2020 13,874 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear frame (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 12,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 11,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,824 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 7,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

bike has slight oil leak @ left mirror loose

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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DK04 HDE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK04 HDE, 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 DK04 HDE registered?

DK04 HDE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is DK04 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 HDE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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