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HX54 EWZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,168 mi
Last recorded50,168 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 EWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,168 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 47,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,236 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,950 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,437 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 43,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 1 May 2014 43,386 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 41,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 41,870 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre has a strange wear pattern

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,468 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front and rear tyres have a strange wear pattern ?

Fail 8 Jun 2011 35,885 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,885 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,065 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,036 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,392 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,327 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,814 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,814 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HX54 EWZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX54 EWZ, 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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HX54 EWZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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