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DK04 HNM

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,184 mi
Last recorded21,184 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HNM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 21,184 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,181 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 20,795 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 19,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,791 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 5 May 2016 16,784 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 14,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 14,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 12,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,376 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 2,594 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 HNM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK04 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

DK04 HNM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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