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R539 WGC

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,735 mi
Last recorded23,735 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 21,619 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 19,637 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 19,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,997 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 17,997 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 17,055 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 2 May 2017 17,055 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,805 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,786 miles

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 10,635 miles

Bike presented foe test with headlamp temporarily masked with tape - to flatten beam image in beam tester.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,528 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Number plate light not working.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 10,528 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Number plate light not working.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,819 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 9,819 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,664 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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R539 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R539 WGC, 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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R539 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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