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YJ04 VPA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,131 mi
Last recorded28,131 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 28,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 26,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 26,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 26,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 23,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,421 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 11,466 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 11,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 10,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,101 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,857 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 VPA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPA, 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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How do I check the history of YJ04 VPA?

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What year was YJ04 VPA registered?

YJ04 VPA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is YJ04 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 VPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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