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YJ04 UHB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,927 mi
Last recorded19,927 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 UHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 19,927 miles

centre stand does not retract when scooter is removed off of centre stand

Fail 11 May 2015 19,927 miles

Nearside Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

centre stand does not retract when scooter is removed off of centre stand

Fail 13 Jun 2014 18,199 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,514 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 5,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 2,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,730 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 UHB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

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

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