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V300 AJV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

1,543 mi
Last recorded1,543 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV300 AJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 1,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 1,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 1,217 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 1,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 487 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 130 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 May 2013 34,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 May 2012 31,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 24,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,338 miles

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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V300 AJV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V300 AJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V300 AJV registered?

V300 AJV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 April 2004.

Is V300 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V300 AJV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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