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VX04 YFG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,345 mi
Last recorded13,345 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 YFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 13,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 13,116 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 12,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 12,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 12,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 12,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,475 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,292 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 9,144 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 9,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 9,075 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 9,075 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,058 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 8,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 7,443 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 5,291 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 YFG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

VX04 YFG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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