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LJ53 ZNO

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,691 mi
Last recorded47,691 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZNO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,691 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 47,691 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,691 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 47,691 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,691 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 47,691 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,691 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 47,691 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,691 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,691 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,691 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,691 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,691 miles

Inner Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,731 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Inner Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,783 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,422 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 5,680 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 ZNO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZNO, 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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LJ53 ZNO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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