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DK04 HWS

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,931 mi
Last recorded21,931 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,931 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE FLUID BIT DARK

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 21,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front FRONT BRAKE FLUID BIT DARK

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 21,931 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 21,931 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,931 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,591 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight corrosion to underside of foot board

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,947 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,378 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 13,179 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 13,179 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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 HWS is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

DK04 HWS is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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