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NX04 MXL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,040 mi
Last recorded18,040 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 MXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 18,040 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 15,828 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of leg shield (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 15,816 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of leg shield (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 14,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 13,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 13,614 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 13,380 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 13,380 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 10,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 4,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 3,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 1,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 1,233 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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NX04 MXL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX04 MXL, 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 NX04 MXL registered?

NX04 MXL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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