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RX04 PJJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,599 mi
Last recorded17,599 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 PJJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 17,599 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front leg frame panel on weld seam rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 14,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 12,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 PJJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX04 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

RX04 PJJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RX04 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 PJJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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