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P965 HSR

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,857 mi
Last recorded8,857 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 HSR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 8,857 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 8,857 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 8,770 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 8,058 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 6,822 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 5,720 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 5,556 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 3,787 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 3,787 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P965 HSR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P965 HSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P965 HSR registered?

P965 HSR is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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