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DK04 HPN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,616 mi
Last recorded16,616 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HPN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,616 miles

exhaust repaired

under side corroded

under side repaired

Fail 8 Jan 2011 16,611 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,055 miles

1. front and rear tyres low

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 HPN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

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

Is DK04 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK04 HPN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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