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Y292 NFC

2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,362 mi
Last recorded13,362 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET411,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 NFC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,234 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,607 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 17,551 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 17,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,542 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 20,542 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,405 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 16,405 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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Y292 NFC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y292 NFC, 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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Y292 NFC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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