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LX54 BWW

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,344 mi
Last recorded3,344 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 BWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 3,344 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 3,193 miles

Front Front tyre starting to perish in treads

Pass 11 Aug 2016 3,014 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 3,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 2,890 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 2,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 2,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 2,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 700 miles

front seat mounting insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2008 446 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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LX54 BWW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX54 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX54 BWW registered?

LX54 BWW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is LX54 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX54 BWW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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