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GFB 590W

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 590W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 2 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

No lights fitted at time of test

number plate cracked slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2008 2 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007
Fail 21 Nov 2007

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006

front mud guard loose

slight play on front wheel bearing

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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GFB 590W is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 GFB 590W, 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 GFB 590W registered?

GFB 590W is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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