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LX04 EFR

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

11,289 mi
Last recorded11,289 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EFR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 11,289 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 11,153 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively When pushed backwards (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2025 11,151 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 10,342 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 10,342 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 10,133 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty delay in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 10,125 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front tyre deflated

Indicator switch faulty delay in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 9,425 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber has poor damping effect

Fail 3 Nov 2018 9,425 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has poor damping effect

Pass 4 Nov 2017 8,733 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 8,733 miles

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))

Oil leak

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 8,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 7,403 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 7,401 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front tyre flat

Fail 18 Oct 2014 6,672 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 6,672 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 5,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,836 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 4,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 3,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,301 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 3,301 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 EFR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

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

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