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SF04 LJK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

990 mi
Last recorded990 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 LJK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 1,298 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 76 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 2,398 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 2,398 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 2,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 2,395 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 2,218 miles

Centre Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 2,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 1,765 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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SF04 LJK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF04 LJK, 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 SF04 LJK registered?

SF04 LJK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SF04 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 LJK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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