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LJ04 ZCT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,779 mi
Last recorded13,779 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ZCT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 13,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 13,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 13,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 13,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 12,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 11,864 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 11,864 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 11,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 10,580 miles

drive casing bolts missing

Fail 1 Aug 2019 10,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber insecurely attached front upper attachment (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

drive casing bolts missing

Pass 2 Aug 2018 8,831 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 8,447 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,447 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 7,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 6,853 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,424 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 ZCT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

LJ04 ZCT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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