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W718 VGT

2000 Piaggio ET4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,868 mi
Last recorded23,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET416,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelET4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,868 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,857 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 22,076 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 22,057 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 20,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2011 16,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,778 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,102 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,366 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 28,366 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,064 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 24,064 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,562 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 20,562 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 18,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,251 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET4?

Based on 1,194 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 14
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
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W718 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio ET4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 16,980 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W718 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W718 VGT registered?

W718 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio ET4, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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