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FX54 HFO

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,661 mi
Last recorded38,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 HFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 38,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre slightly misshaped

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded and shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake lever has little reserve travel

air box very loose

both stands corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 36,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,661 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,232 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 31,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 30,408 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 29,139 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,563 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,613 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 22,559 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,344 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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FX54 HFO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FX54 HFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX54 HFO registered?

FX54 HFO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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