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X291 UGC

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,195 mi
Last recorded12,195 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 UGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,195 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 12,195 miles

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,272 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 31,272 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,638 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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X291 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X291 UGC, 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 X291 UGC registered?

X291 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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