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P229 WBV

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,917 mi
Last recorded13,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 WBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 13,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,413 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 13,413 miles

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.

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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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.

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