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S421 OEW

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,057 mi
Last recorded25,057 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 OEW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2008 25,057 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,057 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 24,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,820 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 22,819 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 20,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 19,397 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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S421 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S421 OEW, 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 S421 OEW registered?

S421 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S421 OEW safe to buy?

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