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LX04 EOB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,434 mi
Last recorded24,434 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EOB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 24,434 miles

Nearside Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 24,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,910 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 21,910 miles

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

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 20,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 20,290 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 18,009 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 17,916 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,820 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 14,820 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 12,895 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))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 12,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 11,990 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 11,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 11,176 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 11,176 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 10,119 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 5,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 3,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 1,691 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 EOB 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 63.6%.

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 LX04 EOB, 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 EOB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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