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S737 CYJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,940 mi
Last recorded21,940 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 CYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,395 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S737 CYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S737 CYJ, 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 S737 CYJ registered?

S737 CYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S737 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S737 CYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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