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P685 WGO

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,990 mi
Last recorded13,990 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 WGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 13,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 13,985 miles

Lower Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Lower Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 13,766 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 13,766 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,298 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 12,298 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,606 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 8,599 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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P685 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P685 WGO, 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 P685 WGO registered?

P685 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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