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YJ04 LAT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,817 mi
Last recorded21,817 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 LAT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 21,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 21,817 miles

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 21,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 21,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 21,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 18,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,497 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,014 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,716 miles

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

Front suspension very soft and bottoms out with ease

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,658 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,401 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 9,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,530 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,483 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 8,483 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,483 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,315 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 LAT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAT, 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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YJ04 LAT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2004.

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