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LJ54 YML

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,849 mi
Last recorded17,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YML
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 17,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 17,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,822 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 17,819 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 17,773 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,581 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 17,581 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2017 15,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,517 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 14,517 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 11,761 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 11,761 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 8,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 6,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 6,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 5,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 5,532 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 5,532 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 5,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,549 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 YML is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green 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 YML, 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 YML registered?

LJ54 YML is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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