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R915 FGJ

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,423 mi
Last recorded9,423 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 FGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,423 miles

Engine has a close to excessive oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 9,423 miles

Engine has a close to excessive oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 9,317 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 9,210 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 8,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 8,114 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 8,114 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 7,214 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members head stock (2.3.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 6,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 4,522 miles

front tyre - unevanly worn. unable to see front disc pads (masked by wheel etc)

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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R915 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R915 FGJ, 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 R915 FGJ registered?

R915 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R915 FGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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