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P538 YNJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,127 mi
Last recorded9,127 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 YNJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,127 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 24,928 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 23,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,366 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 20,366 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre slight perishing on side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,137 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,040 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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P538 YNJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P538 YNJ, 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 P538 YNJ registered?

P538 YNJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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