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LJ54 FTO

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,287 mi
Last recorded57,287 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,287 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 57,255 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,038 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,691 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 53,691 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,702 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,380 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 23,314 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 19,241 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,241 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 FTO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

LJ54 FTO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 FTO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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