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LJ54 GZB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,048 mi
Last recorded34,048 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 GZB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,827 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,603 miles

The front engine mount is perrished.

The front tyre has 1.6mm of tread depth.

The rear brake pads appear to be very low.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,603 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

The front engine mount is perrished.

The front tyre has 1.6mm of tread depth.

The rear brake pads appear to be very low.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 12,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,360 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 GZB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

LJ54 GZB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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