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LJ54 EOD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,925 mi
Last recorded18,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 18,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 12,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 11,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 10,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside mirror missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,121 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,927 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 28,978 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,439 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 28,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

both tyres low on preasure

front mudguard slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,634 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,763 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,763 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,677 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 16,677 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,840 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 12,840 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 EOD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EOD, 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 EOD registered?

LJ54 EOD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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