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VX04 BYA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,340 mi
Last recorded44,340 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 BYA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 44,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 42,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 38,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,011 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 35,011 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 34,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 34,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,679 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 30,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 18,166 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,166 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,246 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,581 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,291 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,469 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,033 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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VX04 BYA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 VX04 BYA, 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 VX04 BYA registered?

VX04 BYA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is VX04 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 BYA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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