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LK04 FLA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,838 mi
Last recorded42,838 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 FLA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,791 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 34,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,002 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,359 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,359 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 307,302 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

low on oil

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,789 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 28,789 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,781 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,760 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,109 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 FLA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLA, 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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LK04 FLA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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