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EU04 VNP

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,378 mi
Last recorded43,378 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 VNP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 43,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 43,378 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 43,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 41,566 miles

Central Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 41,566 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 41,565 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 41,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

advise seat pivot damaged

advise speedo cable damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,357 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Transmission noisy

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,837 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose Mount cracked (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 38,827 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose Mount cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,680 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,063 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,360 miles

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,179 miles

exhaust bolt missing

Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,528 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,436 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 8,270 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 5,641 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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EU04 VNP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EU04 VNP, 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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EU04 VNP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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