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YN04 HCC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,985 mi
Last recorded34,985 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 HCC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 34,985 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 34,985 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,622 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,166 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 13,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 11,233 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,012 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,012 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 18,012 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 HCC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YN04 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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