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LJ04 RNF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,185 mi
Last recorded14,185 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 RNF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 12,858 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 12,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 12,855 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 12,855 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,855 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 12,855 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,570 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 10,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,616 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 7,616 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 6,780 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 RNF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

LJ04 RNF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is LJ04 RNF safe to buy?

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