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GX05 GEY

2005 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,330 mi
Last recorded16,330 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 GEY
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 16,330 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 25,631 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 15,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 15,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,608 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 12,608 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 6,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 6,763 miles

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2009 5,923 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,346 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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GX05 GEY is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,242 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 GX05 GEY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX05 GEY registered?

GX05 GEY is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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