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LX53 NDC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,611 mi
Last recorded18,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 NDC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 18,276 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 18,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,904 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 17,904 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,550 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 16,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 16,637 miles

Central Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,313 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 14,191 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 14,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 9,758 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 9,758 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

The lower right hand foot plate has slight accident dammage.

There is slight play in the engine/power unit assembly to frame mountings

Right hand front indicato lense is broken with sharp edges protruding .

The steering assembly has a severe bias to the left when bike is positioned on the centre stand with the steering falling to the left rapidly .

Pass 10 Nov 2011 8,345 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 8,265 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 7,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 7,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,124 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 5,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 5,014 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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LX53 NDC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NDC, 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 LX53 NDC registered?

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

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