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DK04 HLE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,591 mi
Last recorded12,591 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,591 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Sep 2014 12,589 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Sep 2014 12,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

adv slight corrosion on rear coil spring

Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,199 miles

n/s mirror cracked slightly but does not affect rear view

Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,803 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 10,111 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 4,421 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

airbox insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,421 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

airbox insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,690 miles

battery not showing charge

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 HLE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HLE, 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 DK04 HLE registered?

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

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