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S780 CYJ

1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,760 mi
Last recorded5,760 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET413,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 CYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 5,760 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 5,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 1,964 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 1,963 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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.

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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S780 CYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S780 CYJ, 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 S780 CYJ registered?

S780 CYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S780 CYJ safe to buy?

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