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MX53 YKF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,064 mi
Last recorded11,064 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 YKF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 11,064 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 11,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 7,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 7,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 7,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 6,118 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 6,118 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 4,012 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 4,012 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 3,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 2,622 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 1,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 1,056 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 1,038 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 1,038 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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MX53 YKF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX53 YKF, 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 MX53 YKF registered?

MX53 YKF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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