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LF04 ECY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,831 mi
Last recorded26,831 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 ECY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,831 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,831 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 26,831 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 26,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 26,831 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 25,423 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 20,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 7,540 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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LF04 ECY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

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

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