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LJ54 CDX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,508 mi
Last recorded14,508 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 CDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 14,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 14,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 12,534 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 11,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 11,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 9,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,783 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 6,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 5,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 4,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 3,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 2,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 2,163 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 2,163 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 1,664 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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LJ54 CDX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ54 CDX, 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 LJ54 CDX registered?

LJ54 CDX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is LJ54 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 CDX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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