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LF04 DPY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,942 mi
Last recorded21,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 DPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,813 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 20,806 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,919 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,919 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,224 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 14,193 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,778 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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

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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LF04 DPY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LF04 DPY, 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 LF04 DPY registered?

LF04 DPY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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