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MV04 CHY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,500 mi
Last recorded7,500 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 CHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 7,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 5,389 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 5,388 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 3,721 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 2,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,592 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 2,321 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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MV04 CHY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MV04 CHY, 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 MV04 CHY registered?

MV04 CHY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is MV04 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV04 CHY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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