MOT Status
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6,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?
Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R140 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 13,373 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 R140 NGN, 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 28 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 R140 NGN registered?
R140 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 16 February 1998.
Is R140 NGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R140 NGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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