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GN04 BNY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,820 mi
Last recorded16,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 BNY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 16,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 16,814 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 16,814 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 16,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 16,814 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,814 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 16,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,101 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 16,106 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,771 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,771 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,768 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,959 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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GN04 BNY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GN04 BNY, 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 GN04 BNY registered?

GN04 BNY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is GN04 BNY safe to buy?

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