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Y228 TGT

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,516 mi
Last recorded15,516 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 TGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,774 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 13,774 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 13,341 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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Y228 TGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y228 TGT, 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 Y228 TGT registered?

Y228 TGT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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