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LF04 KNU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,726 mi
Last recorded16,726 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 KNU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 16,726 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,764 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,435 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 30,295 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 27,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,825 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,184 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,266 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,075 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 12,075 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 10,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,658 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 KNU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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