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LK54 JLX

2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,938 mi
Last recorded6,938 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET48,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 JLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 6,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 5,907 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2024 5,892 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 5,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 5,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 4,957 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 4,957 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 4,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 3,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,260 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,532 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 2,246 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 1,304 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LK54 JLX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 8,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK54 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK54 JLX registered?

LK54 JLX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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