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GX04 JBY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,745 mi
Last recorded23,745 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 JBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 9,036 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 2,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 7,172 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 4,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 4,644 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2007 4,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 4,588 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 JBY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX04 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

GX04 JBY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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