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LJ04 LVV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,872 mi
Last recorded37,872 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 LVV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 37,809 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Mar 2012 45,986 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 33,441 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,476 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,476 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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 LVV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

LJ04 LVV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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