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LF04 HGZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,849 mi
Last recorded4,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,849 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 4,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,786 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 4,786 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 4,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,749 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 4,749 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 4,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 4,572 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 4,455 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 3,954 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 3,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 3,762 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 3,762 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 3,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 2,864 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 HGZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

LF04 HGZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is LF04 HGZ safe to buy?

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