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S247 JHG

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,046 mi
Last recorded11,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 JHG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 11,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 12,553 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 10,908 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 10,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 8,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,602 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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S247 JHG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S247 JHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S247 JHG registered?

S247 JHG is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S247 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 JHG shows 6 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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