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LJ54 HNP

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,945 mi
Last recorded36,945 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 HNP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 36,945 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 36,945 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,492 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 16,938 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 26,972 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 36,938 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Aug 2013 36,728 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

headlight slightly low

Pass 28 May 2012 29,336 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,405 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 9,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 2,010 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 HNP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HNP, 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 HNP registered?

LJ54 HNP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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