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KE04 HYU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,110 mi
Last recorded9,110 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 HYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 9,110 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

rear brake cable rusty

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,110 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 9,110 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front mudguard broken.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,110 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 9,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,110 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 9,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,110 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 9,110 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 8,673 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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KE04 HYU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KE04 HYU, 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 KE04 HYU registered?

KE04 HYU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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