2004 Piaggio Vespa 0.2L Petrol · MV04 FEG

The vehicle holds a valid MOT following a pass on 24 June 2025, which will likely expire near the end of June 2026 given the current date. The recent history shows consistent passes with a minor persistent advisory regarding exhaust noise recorded at three consecutive inspections. While the exhaust remains within legal limits, the recurrence suggests underlying wear in the silencing system that may require attention sooner rather than later. A significant concern appeared in June 2023 when the steering head bearing failed due to excessive stiffness. Although the machine passed subsequent tests, indicating a repair was undertaken, this component is critical for safe handling. The fact that it was once too stiff to operate smoothly warrants verification of the current steering action before purchase. You should feel for any binding or notchiness when turning the handlebars left and right under load. The recorded mileage of 14,835 miles is exceptionally low for a twenty-two-year-old scooter, averaging less than seven hundred miles per year. This figure often signals long periods of standing rather than regular maintenance through use. Components such as rubber seals, hoses, and tyres are likely to have degraded from age and lack of movement rather than distance travelled.