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LX04 EEV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

12,833 mi
Last recorded12,833 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EEV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 12,833 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering underside of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 12,833 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,833 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

advise rear brake travel

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2020 12,833 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advise rear brake travel

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 12,833 miles

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

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded banjo bolt and feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 12,833 miles

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

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded banjo bolt and feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering h/bars not straight in steering column (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,833 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 12 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 12,833 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded complete system (7.1.1a)

centre stand does not return

Fail 1 Jul 2017 12,833 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible and rear tyre misshaped (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded complete system (7.1.1a)

centre stand does not return

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,833 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and mishaped (4.1.3(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2016 12,833 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and mishaped (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,833 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 12,833 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Nearside Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

inner front pad not visible

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,833 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2014 12,833 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,622 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,374 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

one of two exhaust bolts is missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,150 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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LX04 EEV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LX04 EEV, 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 LX04 EEV registered?

LX04 EEV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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