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OU04 UPY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,521 mi
Last recorded17,521 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 UPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 17,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 17,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,544 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 8,544 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 7,183 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 7,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,372 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 1,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 1,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 1,821 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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OU04 UPY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OU04 UPY, 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 OU04 UPY registered?

OU04 UPY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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