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LF53 HVY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,192 mi
Last recorded28,192 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 28,192 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,972 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 27,972 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake lever comes back to the bar so needs adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected handlebars insecurely clamped and spin with little effort (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 27,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,024 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 HVY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

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

Is LF53 HVY safe to buy?

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