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HX54 FGZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,042 mi
Last recorded24,042 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 FGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 24,042 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,032 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,322 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

mirror broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 5,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 5,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 4,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,891 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 1,643 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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HX54 FGZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HX54 FGZ, 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 HX54 FGZ registered?

HX54 FGZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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