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LJ54 UFV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 UFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,644 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,640 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,218 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,057 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,329 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 13,630 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,595 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 5,890 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 7,221 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,221 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,781 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 6,781 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 6,781 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 6,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 6,781 miles

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

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

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 UFV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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