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DK04 JWM

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,329 mi
Last recorded12,329 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 JWM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,329 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,329 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,536 miles

slight uneven wear rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2010 11,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

slight uneven wear rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 9,578 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,536 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,336 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 5,336 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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 JWM 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 55.6%.

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 JWM, 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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DK04 JWM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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