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LJ54 GXV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,924 mi
Last recorded18,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 GXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 16,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 16,285 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,962 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 12,916 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,915 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 12,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 9,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 7,529 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 7,529 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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))

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

TOP BOX INSECURE

REAR TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Pass 30 Dec 2008 6,317 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 6,317 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 4,373 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 GXV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue 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 GXV, 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 GXV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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