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RX54 HVF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,045 mi
Last recorded1,045 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 HVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 1,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024
Pass 2 Aug 2022 653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 59 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 16,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 15,818 miles

Front tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2019 15,785 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 13,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 12,573 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 May 2016 12,573 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 8,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 4,085 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 4,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 4,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 2,567 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 2,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,134 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 1,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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RX54 HVF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX54 HVF, 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 RX54 HVF registered?

RX54 HVF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is RX54 HVF safe to buy?

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