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LJ54 VFL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,875 mi
Last recorded8,875 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 VFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 8,875 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 8,869 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 8,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,147 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,048 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,348 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 5,444 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 5,444 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 4,332 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 4,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 3,909 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 3,909 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 VFL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

LJ54 VFL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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