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EY04 EXT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,447 mi
Last recorded15,447 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 EXT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 15,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 14,093 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Swingarm bushes have side play

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 13,526 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Swingarm bushes have side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 12,813 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 12,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 12,678 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 12,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 12,651 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 11,580 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 11,580 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 9,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 8,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 7,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 7,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 5,478 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 May 2012 3,855 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 3,843 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 3,843 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EXT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

EY04 EXT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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