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LJ54 SKD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,787 mi
Last recorded16,787 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 SKD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 16,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 15,095 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 15,095 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 1,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 11,914 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,665 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 7,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 7,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,608 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 SKD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

LJ54 SKD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 SKD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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