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LF53 DMU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,088 mi
Last recorded15,088 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2020 15,088 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre is unsuitable fitted in reverse rotation (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 15,066 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too far to the right kickup to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 15,066 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 15,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right kickup to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,077 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 12,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,256 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 12,080 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 6,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 4,775 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 DMU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

LF53 DMU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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