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YX04 BZJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,381 mi
Last recorded18,381 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 BZJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,935 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 15,935 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,017 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,585 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 8,585 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 7,420 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,711 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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YX04 BZJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX04 BZJ, 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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YX04 BZJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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