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LJ54 STZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,258 mi
Last recorded16,258 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 STZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 16,258 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,162 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 13,162 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 9,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,913 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 STZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

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

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