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NK04 LBV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,224 mi
Last recorded31,224 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 LBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 31,224 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 31,224 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 31,069 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

high beam light not working

number plate light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2014 30,658 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,658 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 29,898 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 25,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,562 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 May 2010 18,169 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 18,169 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 15,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2009 15,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 13,114 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 10,130 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 10,130 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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NK04 LBV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NK04 LBV, 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 NK04 LBV registered?

NK04 LBV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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