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P399 LLG

1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,673 mi
Last recorded8,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET48,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 LLG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 8,673 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 8,673 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Grab handle (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 8,673 miles

All direction indicators not working indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) registration plate light not working (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre worn past the limit in outer centre section with age related cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at header (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced headlight lens frosted (4.1.4 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame support panel has light to moderate surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing/removed ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing/removed ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 6,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 6,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 6,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,837 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,126 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 4,120 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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P399 LLG is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 8,824 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 P399 LLG, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P399 LLG is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 9 November 1996.

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