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LJ04 HKN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,852 mi
Last recorded13,852 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 HKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,033 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,450 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,151 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 14,151 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,109 miles

front mudguard damaged / mirror cracked

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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LJ04 HKN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc 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 LJ04 HKN, 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 LJ04 HKN registered?

LJ04 HKN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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