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GN53 UCO

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,872 mi
Last recorded10,872 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UCO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 10,872 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 10,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 10,871 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 7,611 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,611 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 7,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,882 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 6,030 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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GN53 UCO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN53 UCO, 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

How do I check the history of GN53 UCO?

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What year was GN53 UCO registered?

GN53 UCO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is GN53 UCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 UCO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN53 UCO have outstanding finance?

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