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X947 NGN

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,974 mi
Last recorded23,974 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 NGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 23,974 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,229 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 22,229 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 21,191 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,006 miles

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,991 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,057 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,892 miles

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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X947 NGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X947 NGN, 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 X947 NGN registered?

X947 NGN is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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