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LX04 FVB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,530 mi
Last recorded39,530 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 39,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 39,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 38,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 38,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 35,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,228 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,029 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,055 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 28,048 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,956 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 27,956 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,935 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,629 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 FVB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

LX04 FVB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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