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LJ04 WEF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,859 mi
Last recorded12,859 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WEF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 12,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 12,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 12,215 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 12,215 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 7,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 12,057 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 11,251 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 WEF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

LJ04 WEF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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