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P840 FNU

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,729 mi
Last recorded21,729 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 FNU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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P840 FNU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 10,886 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 P840 FNU, 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 29 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 P840 FNU registered?

P840 FNU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P840 FNU safe to buy?

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