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LF04 EEX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,801 mi
Last recorded15,801 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 EEX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 15,801 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 15,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,801 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 15,801 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 15,801 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 15,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 15,801 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,801 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 15,801 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 15,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,801 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 15,801 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,697 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 10,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 10,921 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,974 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 EEX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

LF04 EEX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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