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LJ54 VGL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,057 mi
Last recorded20,057 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 VGL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 20,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 20,057 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 20,057 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,388 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,908 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 15,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,120 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 VGL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

LJ54 VGL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is LJ54 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 VGL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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