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GX04 FYR

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,993 mi
Last recorded2,993 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 FYR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 2,993 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 2,977 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 2,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 2,828 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 2,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 2,655 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 2,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 2,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 2,407 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 2,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,128 miles

dash tele tale not working

Pass 11 Jul 2012 2,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,937 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 May 2010 1,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 1,806 miles

rear tyre worn to minimum

Pass 27 Apr 2007 1,766 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 1,766 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre is perished and worn unevenly.

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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GX04 FYR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX04 FYR, 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 GX04 FYR registered?

GX04 FYR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GX04 FYR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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