MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,088 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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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R231 FGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black 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 R231 FGC, 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 R231 FGC registered?
R231 FGC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R231 FGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R231 FGC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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