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DK54 PJU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,827 mi
Last recorded2,827 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 PJU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 2,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 1,696 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 8,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 6,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,056 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,098 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 36,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,631 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 33,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,789 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,947 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 27,947 miles

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,926 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 25,926 miles

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 15,600 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 13,020 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 PJU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

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

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