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LJ54 EFZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,301 mi
Last recorded16,301 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EFZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 16,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 12,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 8,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,130 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 47,888 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,841 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 35,511 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 EFZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ54 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

LJ54 EFZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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