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HF04 TBX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,977 mi
Last recorded39,977 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 TBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2019 39,977 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake lever bent

front brake pads need changing

rear brake pads need changing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,444 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 37,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,986 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm/engine mountings (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Sep 2015 32,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm/engine mountings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,290 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake is slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,305 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 26,298 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,683 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,690 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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HF04 TBX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HF04 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

HF04 TBX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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