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LJ54 FMZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,039 mi
Last recorded24,039 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FMZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,678 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 15,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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 FMZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

LJ54 FMZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is LJ54 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 FMZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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