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VX04 HNP

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,327 mi
Last recorded9,327 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 HNP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,327 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 9,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,989 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 8,975 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,767 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 6,760 miles

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

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,795 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 4,349 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 HNP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX04 HNP, 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 VX04 HNP registered?

VX04 HNP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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