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LJ53 WMM

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,434 mi
Last recorded13,434 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WMM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 13,421 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 28 Apr 2022 13,171 miles

Fuel pipe slightly loose clip missing of pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 13,171 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly loose clip missing of pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 12,485 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 11,785 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 11,697 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 11,683 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 11,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,396 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 11,396 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,743 miles

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

front tyre has uneven tread patern

Pass 6 Aug 2011 7,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,414 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 4,976 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 4,976 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 4,047 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 4,047 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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 WMM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ53 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

LJ53 WMM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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