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YN04 HDE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,039 mi
Last recorded11,039 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 HDE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 11,039 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 11,039 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,990 miles

crack in number plate

noise from speedo drive

Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 6,736 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 2,608 miles

corrosion on exhaust

number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2007 2,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 2,600 miles

as before

Fail 8 Jun 2007 2,600 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

n/s mirror missing

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 HDE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDE, 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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What year was YN04 HDE registered?

YN04 HDE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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