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LF04 DSE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,309 mi
Last recorded18,309 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 DSE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 18,309 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 18,309 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 18,259 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 18,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,193 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 18,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,955 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,688 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,581 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 17,581 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,778 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,302 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,727 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,708 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 11,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,763 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 8,763 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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 DSE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LF04 DSE, 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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LF04 DSE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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