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LJ54 GXZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,057 mi
Last recorded12,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 GXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 11,406 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 9,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 6,148 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 6,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 5,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,361 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 3,420 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 3,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,053 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 GXZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

LJ54 GXZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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