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LJ54 GYV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,898 mi
Last recorded13,898 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 GYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 13,898 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 12,739 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,112 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 12,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 11,728 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,169 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 11,169 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,059 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 GYV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

LJ54 GYV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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