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SF04 EWV

2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,923 mi
Last recorded18,923 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET48,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 EWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 18,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 18,559 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 18,540 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 14,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 12,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,145 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 11,145 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 10,982 miles

underside deteriorating with surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2015 10,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,663 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 9,903 miles

some play in engine mountings-contact evident exhaust to no. plate

Fail 1 Nov 2012 9,901 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

some play in engine mountings-contact evident exhaust to no. plate

Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 7,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,057 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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SF04 EWV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 8,144 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 SF04 EWV, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF04 EWV registered?

SF04 EWV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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