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WU04 FPV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,321 mi
Last recorded40,321 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 FPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,321 miles

Front Mudguard insecure not interfering with front wheel, Also has crack along top. ()

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

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

minor oil leak coming from engine.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,814 miles

various body panels loose

Fail 3 Aug 2020 38,812 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

various body panels loose

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,710 miles

Front front mudguard not present at test

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,587 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,587 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 17,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,674 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,509 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,896 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 9,808 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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WU04 FPV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU04 FPV, 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 WU04 FPV registered?

WU04 FPV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WU04 FPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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