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FJ04 WBU

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,743 mi
Last recorded26,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 12520,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 WBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 26,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,393 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 25,585 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 25,582 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 25,124 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 25,111 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,564 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 21,525 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 21,498 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,523 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,283 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 9,275 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 4,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 292 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 125?

Based on 8,435 MOT tests across 932 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
1,781
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 330
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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FJ04 WBU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,012 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 GT 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 WBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ04 WBU registered?

FJ04 WBU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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