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GX02 VRJ

2002 Piaggio ET2

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,220 mi
Last recorded8,220 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio ET28,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 VRJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 8,220 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 8,204 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front tyre lefthand side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 8,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 8,015 miles

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

headlight just in limit on lower level

slight movement in o/s bar end

Fail 17 Sep 2020 8,015 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2019 8,012 miles

Front tyre perished

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2019 8,012 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Riders seat insecure not locking down (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre perished

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2016 7,943 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 7,943 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 6,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,843 miles

hinge on seat broken

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,437 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 5,429 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 4,202 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,164 miles

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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GX02 VRJ is a 2002 Piaggio ET2 in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 8,787 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 GX02 VRJ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX02 VRJ registered?

GX02 VRJ is a 2002 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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