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RX53 MPF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,276 mi
Last recorded26,276 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MPF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 26,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 25,372 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 25,372 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads not clearly visible

Pass 6 Jun 2024 22,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 21,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,585 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 16,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 17,303 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,013 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 16,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,530 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 16,530 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 16,484 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

lock to lock test cuts engine.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,796 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 15,036 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 15,023 miles

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

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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RX53 MPF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX53 MPF, 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 RX53 MPF registered?

RX53 MPF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is RX53 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 MPF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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