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HX04 HFP

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,362 mi
Last recorded12,362 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HFP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 12,362 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 12,362 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corosion not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 12,362 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

tyres have been painted, sidewalls may be cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2023 12,362 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower frame components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 10,741 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower frame pivot link. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake performance poor.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,299 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 7,299 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 5,476 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,150 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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HX04 HFP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX04 HFP, 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 HX04 HFP registered?

HX04 HFP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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