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WA04 HYC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184 mi
Last recorded184 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 HYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 184 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 183 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (right hand lock). (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 28,775 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 28,775 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,775 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,277 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 26,269 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 22,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 22,370 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 22,370 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 21,790 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 14,404 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 9,425 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 9,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,853 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,052 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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WA04 HYC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WA04 HYC, 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 WA04 HYC registered?

WA04 HYC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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