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LJ04 WDL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,206 mi
Last recorded13,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 13,206 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Welded repair to underside of foot-boards / frame.

Fail 8 Jun 2023 13,206 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Welded repair to underside of foot-boards / frame.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 12,895 miles

Handlebar cover touching front fairing

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Seat lock insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,391 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 12,380 miles

Fork yoke excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 12,116 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 12,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 10,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,566 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 6,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 4,975 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 3,083 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 WDL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

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

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