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OU54 BVF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,389 mi
Last recorded26,389 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 26,389 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,189 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 25,189 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable front tyre fitted in wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 24,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 24,156 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 21,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 19,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,313 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 18,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,785 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,025 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 14,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,529 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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OU54 BVF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU54 BVF, 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 OU54 BVF registered?

OU54 BVF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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