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LJ53 WHL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,163 mi
Last recorded25,163 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 25,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 24,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 24,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,102 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2015 24,097 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,516 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,560 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,819 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 15,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 11,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,295 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 10,868 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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LJ53 WHL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 WHL, 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 LJ53 WHL registered?

LJ53 WHL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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