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LJ04 RKE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,876 mi
Last recorded41,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 RKE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,876 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,166 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 36,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,165 miles

the rear brake caliper pads cannot be seen .A check is advised.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,842 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 RKE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

LJ04 RKE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 RKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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