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RX04 PKV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,146 mi
Last recorded16,146 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 PKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 16,146 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 16,141 miles

Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air filter not secured

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

Front Disc pitted

Front Tyre is deflated

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Rough (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 15,814 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 15,274 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 15,008 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 14,910 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,078 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 14,032 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 12,598 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 12,573 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 10,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,851 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,674 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 PKV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PKV, 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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RX04 PKV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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