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EY04 GUJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,430 mi
Last recorded12,430 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 GUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,430 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 12,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 12,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 12,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 11,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 11,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 11,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,061 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 11,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,065 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 10,065 miles

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

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 GUJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY04 GUJ?

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What year was EY04 GUJ registered?

EY04 GUJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 August 2004.

Is EY04 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY04 GUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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