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PA04 AWV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,632 mi
Last recorded22,632 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 AWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,632 miles

Central engine mount bush cracked and perished

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded middle of chassis (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear on tread (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 1.mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,975 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 21,975 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,275 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

corrosion starting on n/s/middle of chassis

front and rear brake fluid unable to be checked

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,777 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 11,124 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,842 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,715 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated and corroded

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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PA04 AWV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PA04 AWV, 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 PA04 AWV registered?

PA04 AWV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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