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LJ04 WCD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,007 mi
Last recorded26,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 26,007 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 26,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 20,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 14,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 12,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 9,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear brake pads on minimum limit.

Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 6,346 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 6,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,197 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,937 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,987 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,846 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,846 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,021 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 24,021 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 WCD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WCD, 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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LJ04 WCD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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