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LF53 CYT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,938 mi
Last recorded25,938 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 23,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,319 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 19,314 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2019 53,748 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,619 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,082 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 40,082 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 34,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,295 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,963 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,876 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,876 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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LF53 CYT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF53 CYT, 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 LF53 CYT registered?

LF53 CYT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is LF53 CYT safe to buy?

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