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EY04 HBB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,496 mi
Last recorded50,496 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 HBB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,335 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 38,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,370 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 29,347 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,082 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 22,082 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 12,790 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 12,498 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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EY04 HBB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver 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 HBB, 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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EY04 HBB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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