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FN04 FVP

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,267 mi
Last recorded23,267 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 FVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 23,267 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 23,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 21,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,465 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 22,023 miles

Dip & Main beam switching correctly as per details upon switch, but 'tell tale' on dash showing on dip beam!

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,023 miles

Dip & Main beam switching correctly as per details upon switch, but 'tell tale' on dash showing on dip beam!

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 19,947 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 17,032 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 13,889 miles

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

Number plate cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2007 13,889 miles

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

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

Number plate cracked

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 FVP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White 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 FN04 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

FN04 FVP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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