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GN04 BYW

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,265 mi
Last recorded10,265 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 BYW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,265 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 10,265 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 5,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 5,966 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 5,887 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 5,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,542 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,776 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 4,776 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,306 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 4,286 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 3,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,110 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

steering slightly misaligned

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 BYW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

GN04 BYW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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