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PO53 JGU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,556 mi
Last recorded23,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 23,556 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 23,555 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 23,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020
Fail 4 Jul 2020

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,555 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 23,555 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,555 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 23,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 23,377 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,815 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,815 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 21,695 miles

Front wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,465 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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PO53 JGU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PO53 JGU, 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 PO53 JGU registered?

PO53 JGU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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