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DK54 LLZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,537 mi
Last recorded16,537 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 16,537 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand does not retract

Pass 2 Oct 2024 15,862 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 15,862 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 14,942 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

advance travel, rear brake lever

advise, operation of dip switch

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

seat catch slight worn, set slightly loose

Pass 19 Sep 2020 14,934 miles

advance rear brake lever travel

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm,, tread worn uneven,, tyre 83% worn (5.2.3 (e))

main beam tell tale fitted, but no main beam,, recommend check

seat catch worn, seat slightly loose

Pass 25 Sep 2019 14,933 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear brake lever, advance travel

Fail 24 Aug 2019 14,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front tyre under inflated,, recommend attention

rear brake lever, advance travel

Pass 18 Aug 2018 14,720 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 14,720 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 14,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,152 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 9,152 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 8,753 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,431 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 8,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 8,078 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,078 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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DK54 LLZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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