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LX53 NBN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,260 mi
Last recorded30,260 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 NBN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,260 miles

Suspension has slightly inadequate damping effect.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 30,260 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension has slightly inadequate damping effect.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,108 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 22,108 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,523 miles

CENTRE STAND STICKY

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,448 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 19,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,444 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,163 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 6,846 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 6,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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LX53 NBN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX53 NBN, 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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LX53 NBN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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