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LJ04 UMH

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,495 mi
Last recorded5,495 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 UMH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 5,495 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Missing rear right indicator lens

Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,822 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 4,815 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))

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 3,774 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 3,771 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 3,771 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 3,771 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 3,299 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 3,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 2,431 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 UMH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

LJ04 UMH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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