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LJ04 RPU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,662 mi
Last recorded17,662 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 RPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,253 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 14,420 miles

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

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Pass 13 Apr 2013 13,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,386 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 5,492 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 5,486 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,609 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,746 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 1,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 RPU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

LJ04 RPU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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