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Y231 WHR

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,753 mi
Last recorded8,753 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 WHR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,747 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 8,743 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 8,378 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 8,378 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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Y231 WHR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green 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 Y231 WHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y231 WHR registered?

Y231 WHR is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y231 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 WHR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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