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FJ54 YAO

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,241 mi
Last recorded14,241 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 YAO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 14,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Mar 2024 13,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 10,981 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 9,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 7,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 7,634 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 6,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 6,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 6,124 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,120 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 6,117 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 6,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 6,001 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 5,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front tyre misshaped

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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FJ54 YAO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ54 YAO, 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 FJ54 YAO registered?

FJ54 YAO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is FJ54 YAO safe to buy?

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