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LF53 HWA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,466 mi
Last recorded14,466 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 14,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 14,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 14,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 14,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 14,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,164 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 13,172 miles

Front Tyre going out of shape

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

Side stand defective

Fail 30 Mar 2019 13,172 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre going out of shape

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

Side stand defective

Pass 4 Apr 2015 13,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 12,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 9,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,473 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 4,466 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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 HWA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

LF53 HWA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is LF53 HWA safe to buy?

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