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YK04 FHB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,232 mi
Last recorded23,232 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 FHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 23,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,233 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 10,233 miles

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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YK04 FHB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YK04 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK04 FHB registered?

YK04 FHB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is YK04 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 FHB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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