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RK04 GMG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,751 mi
Last recorded25,751 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 GMG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,076 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 25,076 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 May 2016 16,769 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 7,440 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 6,558 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 3,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 2,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,511 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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RK04 GMG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RK04 GMG, 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 RK04 GMG registered?

RK04 GMG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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