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DK04 HJJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,138 mi
Last recorded27,138 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HJJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 27,138 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rusty (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 27,138 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rusty (3.2.A1l)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 27,037 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 27,037 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,415 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rusty (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,857 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 23,857 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,881 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

speedo not working

Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,881 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 19,881 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,881 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 19,881 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 16,795 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,263 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 15,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 15,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,263 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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DK04 HJJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJJ, 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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DK04 HJJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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