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LJ54 HMY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,453 mi
Last recorded21,453 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 HMY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,453 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Belleypanel and front seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 21,020 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan /front slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,395 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,281 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under belly (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,470 miles

Seat does not lock, still secure

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded bellypan (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 18,470 miles

Front suspension spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated Engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded bellypan (6.1.1a)

Seat does not lock, still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,386 miles

rear lamp cluster not fitted correctly

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,942 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 11,942 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2009 10,118 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 6,112 miles

Rear 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 HMY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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