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LJ54 EXZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,689 mi
Last recorded23,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 23,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 23,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 23,264 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 23,264 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,454 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 22,454 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,666 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 21,666 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,458 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 20,458 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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2014 19,269 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2014 19,269 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,761 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 17,761 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 16,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,912 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 13,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,964 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 5,871 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 EXZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXZ, 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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LJ54 EXZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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