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DK54 LRY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,847 mi
Last recorded17,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 LRY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,847 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 17,847 miles

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,259 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 13,255 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 10,474 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 5,780 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 LRY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRY, 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 DK54 LRY registered?

DK54 LRY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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The MOT history for DK54 LRY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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