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FE51 USP

2001 Piaggio ET2

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,270 mi
Last recorded17,270 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 USP
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 17,270 miles

Front tyre has very low pressure

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has very low pressure

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 17,217 miles

Front suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 17,216 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handlebar alignment slightly out

Fail 13 Jul 2018 17,213 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

rear backrest slightly loose

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,345 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2012 2,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 2,947 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 2,947 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,532 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 2,532 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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FE51 USP is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE51 USP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE51 USP is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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