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LF04 HLA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HLA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,116 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,116 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,458 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Engine mount bush in crankcase (2.4.A2a(i))

lazy and worn dipswitch

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,458 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm also seriously under-inflated (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Engine mount bush in crankcase (2.4.A2a(i))

lazy and worn dipswitch

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,367 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,367 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 69,464 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,464 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,652 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,652 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Tyre is under inflated

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main Beam tell tail not working

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,810 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 May 2012 55,810 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

wind screen insecure and likely to fall off

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,481 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 38,481 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 30,574 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,511 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 HLA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HLA, 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 HLA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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