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RK53 EOA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,273 mi
Last recorded3,273 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 EOA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 3,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2009 3,273 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,477 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 13,477 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 10,744 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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RK53 EOA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK53 EOA, 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 RK53 EOA registered?

RK53 EOA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is RK53 EOA safe to buy?

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