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LF04 LBU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,265 mi
Last recorded13,265 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 LBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 13,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 12,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 12,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 11,737 miles

no number plate light fitted as per moped regs.

slight notch felt in steering

Fail 21 Jul 2021 11,737 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

no number plate light fitted as per moped regs.

slight notch felt in steering

Pass 1 Jun 2020 9,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 8,591 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 8,591 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 7,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 7,346 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 4,464 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 4,464 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2015 2,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 2,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 322 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 LBU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

LF04 LBU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is LF04 LBU safe to buy?

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