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LK54 JHJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,971 mi
Last recorded12,971 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 JHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 12,971 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly corroded (5.2.3 (j))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 12,811 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 12,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 12,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 12,346 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 12,346 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 12,337 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 12,323 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp And rear (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,641 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 11,641 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,741 miles

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 8,592 miles

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 8,557 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 6,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 5,198 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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LK54 JHJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LK54 JHJ, 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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LK54 JHJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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