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DK04 PJU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,829 mi
Last recorded8,829 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PJU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 8,829 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 8,818 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 8,791 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 8,684 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 8,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 8,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 7,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 6,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 5,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 5,243 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 4,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,063 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,789 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 2,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 2,638 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 PJU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

DK04 PJU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 PJU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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