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YN04 HFD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,250 mi
Last recorded21,250 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 HFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 21,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 20,727 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 20,727 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 19,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 18,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 17,893 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 17,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,043 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,326 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 16,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,132 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 16,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 11,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 9,832 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 7,768 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 2,428 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 HFD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

YN04 HFD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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