MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?
Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S218 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,054 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 S218 FGP, 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 27 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 S218 FGP registered?
S218 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 8 February 1999.
Is S218 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S218 FGP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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