MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively ***close to failure*** (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** close to failure*** (5.2.3 (e))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dip beam operates high beam lamp and interferes with high beam tell tale - high beam operates low beam lamp (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively ***close to failure*** (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** close to failure*** (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
brake fluid residue on front caliper, advise checking bleed nipple torque
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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LJ04 HLK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HLK, 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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LJ04 HLK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 2004.
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