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WU53 EAC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,377 mi
Last recorded12,377 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EAC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,377 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 12,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,834 miles

seat secured with strap

Fail 9 Mar 2012 11,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

seat secured with strap

Fail 2 Mar 2011 11,637 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,987 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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WU53 EAC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU53 EAC, 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 WU53 EAC registered?

WU53 EAC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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