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S312 JLN

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,900 mi
Last recorded14,900 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 JLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,900 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 14,900 miles

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,539 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 13,539 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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S312 JLN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White 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 S312 JLN, 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 S312 JLN registered?

S312 JLN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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