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LJ54 FNN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,713 mi
Last recorded22,713 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FNN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 22,713 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 22,713 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed near engine mounting pivots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 22,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 22,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 22,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,179 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 22,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,641 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded. Area is not perscribed.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,710 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,744 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 9,715 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 8,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,358 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 9,661 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,661 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,332 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 FNN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FNN, 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 FNN registered?

LJ54 FNN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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