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LJ54 UHB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,766 mi
Last recorded18,766 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 UHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 18,766 miles

Central Riders seat slightly loose Seat base to hinge broken but not insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Front Mirrors missing at time of test

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system corroded

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 16,853 miles

difficult to see front brake pads clearly - ok as far as I can tell.

Fail 24 May 2019 16,853 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps obscured (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

difficult to see front brake pads clearly - ok as far as I can tell.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,186 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose front hinge damage (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,127 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 16,127 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 15,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,889 miles

N/S/R indicator lens damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,746 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 6,388 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 UHB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

LJ54 UHB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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