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LJ04 ZBV

2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,641 mi
Last recorded28,641 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET48,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ZBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 28,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 28,641 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,002 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,046 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 22,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 17,983 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 5,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 4,877 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LJ04 ZBV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 8,144 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 ZBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 ZBV registered?

LJ04 ZBV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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