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EJN 257X

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,316 mi
Last recorded30,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 257X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 29,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 29,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,837 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,366 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no front brake light

no indicators at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,658 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated

Headlamp dip beam illumination just adequate

Main beam tell tale not operating

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp not operated by front brake

Pass 24 May 2013 28,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,712 miles

Front Lower Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,418 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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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EJN 257X is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJN 257X, 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 EJN 257X registered?

EJN 257X is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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