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DK54 OKJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,668 mi
Last recorded16,668 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 OKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 16,668 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 16,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 16,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,405 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 16,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 16,113 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 16,100 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,407 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 14,380 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2010 12,378 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,378 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 11,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 5,107 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 OKJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

DK54 OKJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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