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LF53 DZM

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,062 mi
Last recorded30,062 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,464 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 25,739 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 17,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 17,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 6,174 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 DZM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF53 DZM?

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What year was LF53 DZM registered?

LF53 DZM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is LF53 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 DZM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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