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DK54 OWR

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,128 mi
Last recorded13,128 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 OWR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,128 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 13,128 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,919 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 12,919 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,219 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 6,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 26 May 2009 4,247 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2009 4,247 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 3,580 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 OWR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

DK54 OWR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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