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LF53 HVB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,011 mi
Last recorded21,011 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,011 miles

fairing slightly damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,315 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 19,315 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam front main light not working dip or high beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Riders seat insecure seat is not secure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,625 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 17,625 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam no main beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Lower Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam No low beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,596 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,646 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 10,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,835 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 6,475 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 6,475 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 1,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 1,875 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 HVB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

LF53 HVB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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