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FN04 BWU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,607 mi
Last recorded19,607 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 BWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 19,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 19,532 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 19,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 18,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 17,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,630 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,871 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 15,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,775 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,610 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

noisy rear brake

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,281 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,909 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,394 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,838 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 9,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,852 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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FN04 BWU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FN04 BWU, 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 FN04 BWU registered?

FN04 BWU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is FN04 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN04 BWU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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