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LK04 DUY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,174 mi
Last recorded16,174 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 DUY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 16,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 16,160 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 16,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 15,798 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2023 15,798 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 15,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 15,718 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 15,718 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 15,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 11,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 7,312 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 7,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 5,969 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 5,955 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,892 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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LK04 DUY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK04 DUY, 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 LK04 DUY registered?

LK04 DUY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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