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E2 VSP

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,905 mi
Last recorded2,905 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 VSP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 2,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 2,885 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 2,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 2,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 2,449 miles

both tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2021 2,013 miles

front & rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2020 1,850 miles

tyres starting to perish 2002 date stamp

Pass 3 Oct 2018 1,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 1,735 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 1,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 1,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 1,693 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 1,693 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 1,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 1,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 1,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 1,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 1,425 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 1,205 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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E2 VSP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E2 VSP, 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 E2 VSP registered?

E2 VSP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is E2 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 VSP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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