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DK54 FHV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,739 mi
Last recorded37,739 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 FHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 37,739 miles

Nearside mirror loose

fairing plastics holed not loose

motorcycle stand faulty

Pass 17 Jan 2023 32,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 31,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 31,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,104 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,392 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,527 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 26,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,941 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,941 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,628 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,628 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,238 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 11,580 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 11,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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DK54 FHV 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 80%.

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 DK54 FHV, 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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DK54 FHV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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