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LJ54 YMW

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,459 mi
Last recorded10,459 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YMW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 10,459 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 7,915 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,716 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 7,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 7,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 7,716 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 11,067 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 10,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 10,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 YMW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

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

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