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SN54 GVC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,593 mi
Last recorded25,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 GVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,458 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 25,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,900 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 19 Oct 2007 20,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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SN54 GVC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN54 GVC, 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 SN54 GVC registered?

SN54 GVC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is SN54 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN54 GVC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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