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SF54 HLU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,991 mi
Last recorded28,991 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 HLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,991 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 28,991 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 28,506 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 27,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,811 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,940 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 18,894 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,807 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,371 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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SF54 HLU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF54 HLU, 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 SF54 HLU registered?

SF54 HLU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is SF54 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 HLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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