MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) 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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R43 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 13,373 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 R43 FGN, 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 28 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 R43 FGN registered?
R43 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is R43 FGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R43 FGN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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