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P949 SAG

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,408 mi
Last recorded6,408 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 SAG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,008 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 5,979 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,638 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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P949 SAG is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P949 SAG, 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 P949 SAG registered?

P949 SAG is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P949 SAG safe to buy?

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