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WX54 WDL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,037 mi
Last recorded7,037 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 WDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 7,037 miles

Engine noisy, leaking oil advise attention.

Exhaust fixing bolt missing.

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

Front Brake hose clamp loose/damaged.

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Mirrors missing

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose Securing latch damaged. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Speedo cable damaged.

Fail 27 Sep 2023 7,037 miles

Engine noisy, leaking oil advise attention.

Exhaust fixing bolt missing.

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

Front Brake hose clamp loose/damaged.

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Mirrors missing

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose Securing latch damaged. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Speedo cable damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 7,037 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 6,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 6,072 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 5,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 5,504 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 5,449 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 5,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 5,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 5,018 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 4,446 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 3,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 3,482 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 2,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 1,201 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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WX54 WDL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX54 WDL, 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 WX54 WDL registered?

WX54 WDL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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