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WX04 GJV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,392 mi
Last recorded18,392 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 GJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,642 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 14,642 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,464 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 14,436 miles

Inner Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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WX04 GJV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WX04 GJV, 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 WX04 GJV registered?

WX04 GJV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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The MOT history for WX04 GJV shows 7 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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