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YJ04 UGF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,976 mi
Last recorded2,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 UGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 2,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,516 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 25,574 miles

Front suspension spring cracked (2.2.1b(I))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,890 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 21,876 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,805 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 14,805 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no mirrors fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,009 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 6,009 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 UGF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

YJ04 UGF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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