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YN53 VNM

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,840 mi
Last recorded27,840 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 VNM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 27,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,561 miles

Rear rear brake has little reserve travel on lever

little oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2022 27,144 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 27,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 23,624 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 23,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,565 miles

Rear slight delamination on side of number plate

Fail 25 May 2016 21,523 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear slight delamination on side of number plate

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,926 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 17,924 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 7,457 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 7,457 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 2,408 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in front tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 1,799 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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YN53 VNM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YN53 VNM, 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 YN53 VNM registered?

YN53 VNM is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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