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LJ54 EPU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,470 mi
Last recorded25,470 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,091 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,008 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 16,008 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,413 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 14,413 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,180 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 3,977 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 3,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 3,685 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 EPU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

LJ54 EPU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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