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LJ54 HJF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,140 mi
Last recorded25,140 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 HJF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2017 25,140 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,850 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 16,079 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Fail 27 Jan 2015 16,079 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,956 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,403 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 9,403 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,035 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 62,035 miles

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

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

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

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 HJF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 November 2004.

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