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EU04 YTZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,714 mi
Last recorded38,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 YTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight rough front bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 37,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 37,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 36,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,443 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 35,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 35,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 31,097 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 29,426 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,918 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,285 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 26,328 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 24,423 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 21,456 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 7,173 miles

Rear tyre has a cut

Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,107 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 YTZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EU04 YTZ, 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 EU04 YTZ registered?

EU04 YTZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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