MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,571 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
rear no plate lamp not working
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
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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R156 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R156 JGH, 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 R156 JGH registered?
R156 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R156 JGH safe to buy?
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