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LJ04 HRK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,043 mi
Last recorded33,043 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 HRK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,043 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,765 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,086 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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LJ04 HRK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

LJ04 HRK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is LJ04 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 HRK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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