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W3 VFM

2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,979 mi
Last recorded19,979 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET410,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 VFM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 19,979 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 19,979 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,932 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,043 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 12,136 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 11,660 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,723 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 6,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 6,268 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 4,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 4,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 3,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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W3 VFM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W3 VFM, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W3 VFM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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