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LJ04 HVZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,318 mi
Last recorded16,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 HVZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 16,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 14,702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,699 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 14,699 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,627 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 14,627 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick fell apart (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 13,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,322 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 12,322 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 11,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,522 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 6,522 miles

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.

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 HVZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 HVZ registered?

LJ04 HVZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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