MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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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T971 JLE is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,054 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 T971 JLE, 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 27 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 T971 JLE registered?
T971 JLE is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 21 June 1999.
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