MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
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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X279 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 11,696 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 X279 PGT, 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 25 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 X279 PGT registered?
X279 PGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 21 January 2001.
Is X279 PGT safe to buy?
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