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LJ54 UDY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 UDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026
Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,120 miles

Seat rear catch missing

centre stand unstable

oil leak present

Fail 9 Jun 2025 40,120 miles

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat rear catch missing

oil leak present

Pass 21 May 2024 38,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,695 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 36,695 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 May 2022 35,035 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 34,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,440 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 33,437 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,437 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,431 miles

Main beam warning light not working.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,001 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 26,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 23,661 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 23,661 miles

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,149 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 19,149 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,574 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 UDY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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