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YK04 HXZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,725 mi
Last recorded15,725 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 HXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 15,725 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 15,709 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 14,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 13,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 12,398 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 12,358 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 9,802 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 9,801 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 8,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,069 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 5,037 miles

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

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 HXZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

YK04 HXZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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