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YX04 FRF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

7,745 mi
Last recorded7,745 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 FRF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 7,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 7,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 7,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 7,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 7,346 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 7,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 7,126 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 7,126 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 6,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 6,246 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 5,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 3,084 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 3,084 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 2,759 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 2,369 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 1,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 1,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 1,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 802 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 FRF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX04 FRF registered?

YX04 FRF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is YX04 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 FRF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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