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YJ04 KRR

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,270 mi
Last recorded40,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 KRR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,270 miles

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

front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2025 40,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 39,692 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 39,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,278 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 38,979 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 38,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,979 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 38,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,979 miles

front pads are slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,243 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,566 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 11,549 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,024 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 8,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,427 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,013 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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YJ04 KRR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJ04 KRR, 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 YJ04 KRR registered?

YJ04 KRR is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ04 KRR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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