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YJ04 VCG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,221 mi
Last recorded17,221 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VCG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,221 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 13,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 11,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 9,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 7,408 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

center stand seized

Pass 29 Sep 2007 4,575 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 VCG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

YJ04 VCG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is YJ04 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 VCG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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