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WA04 VMF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,485 mi
Last recorded40,485 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VMF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,956 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,321 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 37,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,196 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 34,196 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 31,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 29,198 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 29,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,939 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,750 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 12,422 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 12,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,422 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 2,675 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 2,054 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 VMF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WA04 VMF, 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 WA04 VMF registered?

WA04 VMF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is WA04 VMF safe to buy?

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