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GK04 EPD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,586 mi
Last recorded10,586 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 EPD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,586 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 10,586 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear brake lever has to much travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 7,891 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 7,891 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on high beam (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 6,125 miles

number plate light inop

rear tyre was flat

Fail 5 Sep 2015 6,121 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

number plate light inop

rear tyre was flat

Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,842 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 3,842 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 3,736 miles

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

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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GK04 EPD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK04 EPD, 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 GK04 EPD registered?

GK04 EPD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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