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LF04 SFV

2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,556 mi
Last recorded5,556 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET48,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 SFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 5,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 4,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 4,035 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 4,035 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 4,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 4,035 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 4,035 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,035 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 4,035 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 4,053 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 4,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,035 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LF04 SFV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 8,144 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF04 SFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF04 SFV registered?

LF04 SFV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is LF04 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF04 SFV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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