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R727 VLC

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,318 mi
Last recorded24,318 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 VLC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 21,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 21,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,658 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 19,985 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 18,228 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front wheel has a loose wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,228 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2007 18,209 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,937 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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R727 VLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R727 VLC, 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 R727 VLC registered?

R727 VLC is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R727 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 VLC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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