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HF04 KLU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,855 mi
Last recorded29,855 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 KLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 29,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 26,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 26,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,098 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 24,098 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 20,203 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 20,203 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Blown bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 16,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 11,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 9,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 9,048 miles

Main frame under carriage starting to rust, advise attention.

Pass 22 May 2017 8,824 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 8,758 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar deformed twisted (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 5,598 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,468 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 2,833 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 11,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 8,025 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,377 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 5,538 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

check tyre pressures as front tyre feels alittle soft

wiring caught around lower part of steering,does not affect steering in any way but could cause electrical problems

Pass 10 May 2007 5,538 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

check tyre pressures as front tyre feels alittle soft

wiring caught around lower part of steering,does not affect steering in any way but could cause electrical problems

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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HF04 KLU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HF04 KLU, 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 HF04 KLU registered?

HF04 KLU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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