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LJ54 EHB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,081 mi
Last recorded10,081 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,081 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 10,081 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,223 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 29,223 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,567 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,204 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,656 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,598 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 4,530 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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 EHB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LJ54 EHB, 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 EHB registered?

LJ54 EHB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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