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RX04 NPJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,769 mi
Last recorded15,769 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 NPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,769 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underside (6.1.1a)

Registration plate cracked but readable

The required rear brake efficiency only just met

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,769 miles

engine mounting has slight play

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,769 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 15,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,159 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 14,159 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,585 miles

Both tyres are perishing

Front suspension link bushes perishing

Headlamp pattern a little weak

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,307 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 7,307 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,816 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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RX04 NPJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX04 NPJ, 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 RX04 NPJ registered?

RX04 NPJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is RX04 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 NPJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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