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R491 OGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,158 mi
Last recorded21,158 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 OGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,158 miles

Visible cracking on front tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,685 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 17,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,590 miles

cracking on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,888 miles

visable cracking on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 13,373 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R491 OGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R491 OGN, 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 R491 OGN registered?

R491 OGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R491 OGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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