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DK04 TXJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,809 mi
Last recorded21,809 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 TXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,379 miles

slight movement in front fork link.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 21,379 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

slight movement in front fork link.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 12,808 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 10,695 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 May 2009 7,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 6,876 miles

Front 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 TXJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

DK04 TXJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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