MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,917 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp switch incorrect operation between dip and main beam
Rear wheel in permanent drive ,Brake roller test on rear brake cannot be carried out effectively
Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?
Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P229 WBV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 10,886 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 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 P229 WBV, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P229 WBV registered?
P229 WBV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 22 February 1997.
Is P229 WBV safe to buy?
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