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R61 DGV

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,611 mi
Last recorded17,611 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 DGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 17,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 16,144 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil leak from engine / gearcasing

Pass 1 Sep 2021 15,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 15,211 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 15,211 miles

Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Pass 8 May 2008 15,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,163 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R61 DGV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R61 DGV, 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 R61 DGV registered?

R61 DGV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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