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LJ04 RKA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,876 mi
Last recorded23,876 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 RKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,876 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,391 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,104 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reduced damping rear shock

Pass 18 Sep 2018 22,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,451 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 17,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 9,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 8,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,744 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 6,375 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 6,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 5,165 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 5,161 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,996 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 RKA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

LJ04 RKA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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