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FJ04 RXK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 RXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 67,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 67,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,220 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 63,663 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wheel/engine moving sideways (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose rear catch faulty/worn (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,636 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounting (2.4.A2a(i))

front mudgaurd slightly loose

Fail 18 Sep 2017 58,636 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounting (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,067 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 47,807 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,576 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,373 miles

Exhaust noisey

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 9,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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FJ04 RXK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ04 RXK, 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 FJ04 RXK registered?

FJ04 RXK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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