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WA51 YFL

2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,643 mi
Last recorded8,643 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET49,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 YFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 8,643 miles

dash lights inop: but audible indicator warning fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 8,581 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 8,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 7,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 6,413 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 6,406 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,271 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 5,270 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,860 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

registration plate cracked

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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WA51 YFL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 9,455 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 WA51 YFL, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA51 YFL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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