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LJ54 SKU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,121 mi
Last recorded10,121 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 SKU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,121 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 10,121 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2008
Fail 7 May 2008 6,868 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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 SKU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 SKU registered?

LJ54 SKU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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