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EY04 CYL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,017 mi
Last recorded11,017 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 CYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,017 miles

headlight mask fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 11,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlight mask fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 10,964 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 9,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 9,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,230 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 9,226 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

front tyre punctured

headlamp switch operates dip beam when on main beam position

Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,664 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 7,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 5,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,421 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 4,421 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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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EY04 CYL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY04 CYL, 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 EY04 CYL registered?

EY04 CYL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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