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R678 NPC

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,580 mi
Last recorded13,580 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 NPC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,580 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 13,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 13,532 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear tyre flat

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,548 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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R678 NPC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R678 NPC, 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 R678 NPC registered?

R678 NPC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R678 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 NPC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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