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LJ54 YMR

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,080 mi
Last recorded37,080 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YMR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,080 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 37,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,863 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 34,307 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 34,307 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,016 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,239 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,084 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 22,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,423 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 20,423 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,897 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 18,893 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,769 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 15,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 13,144 miles

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

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 YMR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

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

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