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LJ54 YNC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,393 mi
Last recorded29,393 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YNC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,393 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 29,393 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,300 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2015 25,300 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2014 24,949 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 21,810 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 21,810 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 May 2012 18,904 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 May 2012 18,904 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 May 2011 15,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 15,600 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 13,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,027 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,027 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 13,027 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,098 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 YNC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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