MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear tyre flat
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Main beam tell tail inoperative
Different speedo fitted hence large difference in odometer readings
Main beam tell tail inoperative
Weak image from headlamp
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Main beam tell tail inoperative
Weak image from headlamp
rear seat catch broken
slight wear centre stand
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear seat catch broken
slight wear centre stand
Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
number plate light not working
number plate light not working
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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S437 SMB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 S437 SMB, 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 S437 SMB registered?
S437 SMB is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 25 September 1998.
Is S437 SMB safe to buy?
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