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LX04 EFJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,733 mi
Last recorded16,733 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 16,733 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 16,461 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced entire underside of frame constructed from compact discs and body filler which fell away when tested. vehicle extremely corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 16,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

engine idle erratic

Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,245 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 16,238 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,208 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 16,208 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,139 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main beam headlamp inoperative - not required on moped.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 16,139 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main beam headlamp inoperative - not required on moped.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 13,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 10,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 7,041 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 5,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,863 miles

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

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 EFJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFJ, 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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LX04 EFJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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