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LF04 LBZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,056 mi
Last recorded28,056 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 LBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,056 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 28,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 28,826 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 26,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 26,736 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded frame corroded excessively under foot plate. (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,736 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 26,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,736 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 26,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 25,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 17,937 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,036 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,268 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 6,268 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 LBZ 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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

LF04 LBZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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