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GX04 HGZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,121 mi
Last recorded3,121 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 3,121 miles

Front & Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 25 Apr 2025 2,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 1,931 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 1,931 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 1,456 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 862 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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GX04 HGZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

GX04 HGZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is GX04 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX04 HGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX04 HGZ have outstanding finance?

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