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P959 RYL

1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,826 mi
Last recorded19,826 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET48,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 RYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,826 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 19,826 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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P959 RYL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P959 RYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P959 RYL registered?

P959 RYL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 2 November 1996.

Is P959 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 RYL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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