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LK54 JOU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,912 mi
Last recorded19,912 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 JOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,912 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 19,912 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,912 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 12,912 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 1,088 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,188 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 10,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 7,864 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 JOU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JOU, 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 LK54 JOU registered?

LK54 JOU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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