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DK04 JWL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,451 mi
Last recorded29,451 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 JWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 29,451 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Unable to fully inspect rear brake pads due to caliper position within rear wheel.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,451 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,594 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 26,594 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Feb 2011 26,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,832 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,475 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 16,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 JWL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

DK04 JWL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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