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DK04 PCX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,596 mi
Last recorded29,596 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PCX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of structure has been repaired to some degree (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 29,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of structure has been repaired to some degree (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 27,104 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 27,058 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,028 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 26,290 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 26,284 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,142 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,405 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,497 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 14,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010
Fail 24 Jun 2010 12,025 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,216 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,995 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 8,995 miles

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,540 miles

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 PCX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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