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LK04 DXR

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,072 mi
Last recorded22,072 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 DXR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 22,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 21,325 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 21,325 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,009 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 18,009 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 16,967 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,677 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2017 16,673 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 13,520 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 13,517 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,707 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,490 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,210 miles

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

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 DXR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK04 DXR registered?

LK04 DXR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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