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LF53 DJX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,897 mi
Last recorded8,897 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DJX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 8,897 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 8,882 miles

Although not fouled by anything at present, and although not unsafe, the rear tyre has a line of wear around the nearside where something has previously fouled the tyre side wall.

Pass 31 May 2022 8,627 miles

Exhaust slightly loose lower mount bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

no standard front disc bolts fitted> run close to mounting plate

Fail 26 May 2022 8,617 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted lock nut missing from brake lever pivot bolt (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose lower mount bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

no standard front disc bolts fitted> run close to mounting plate

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,018 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 7,014 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 3,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,428 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 3,420 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 377 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 223 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 223 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 5,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 711 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 DJX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DJX, 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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LF53 DJX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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