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SKM 179W

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124 mi
Last recorded124 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 179W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 124 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 66,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,672 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,672 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,927 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,887 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 63,059 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 63,059 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2008 58,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,171 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 56,171 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 56,155 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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SKM 179W is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SKM 179W, 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 SKM 179W registered?

SKM 179W is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is SKM 179W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKM 179W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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