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YN04 GWM

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,750 mi
Last recorded19,750 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 GWM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 12,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,486 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 11,484 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,346 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

seat broken at front but secure no seat lock fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 10,120 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

seat slightly insecure at front

steering rubbing slightly on front bars

Fail 14 May 2010 10,111 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

possible partial separation front tyre

rear tyre pressure low

seat slightly insecure at front

steering rubbing slightly on front bars

Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,926 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,221 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,214 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,406 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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YN04 GWM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YN04 GWM, 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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YN04 GWM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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