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YN54 VUF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,513 mi
Last recorded20,513 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 VUF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 20,513 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 20,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 19,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,449 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 17,449 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2021 17,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,180 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 15,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 13,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 9,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 9,471 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 5,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 4,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 4,040 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 1,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,747 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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YN54 VUF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YN54 VUF, 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 YN54 VUF registered?

YN54 VUF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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