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WX04 WPJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,238 mi
Last recorded8,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 WPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 8,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 7,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 7,752 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 7,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 6,620 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 6,620 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 6,620 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 6,620 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 6,620 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,620 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 6,620 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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 WPJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WX04 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

WX04 WPJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is WX04 WPJ safe to buy?

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