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GN54 HVG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,448 mi
Last recorded38,448 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 HVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,448 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,691 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,612 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2011 28,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,159 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 28,150 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,962 miles

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Fail 1 Sep 2007 19,913 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Reg. plate letters seem smaller than standard.

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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GN54 HVG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN54 HVG, 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

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What year was GN54 HVG registered?

GN54 HVG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is GN54 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 HVG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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