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Y144 HUA

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,175 mi
Last recorded24,175 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 HUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,175 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 24,175 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,716 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,469 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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Y144 HUA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y144 HUA, 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 Y144 HUA registered?

Y144 HUA is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y144 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y144 HUA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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