MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
seat lock broken
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ04 HNC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 HNC, 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 HNC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 July 2004.
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