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GX51 VTW

2001 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,818 mi
Last recorded10,818 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VTW
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 10,818 miles

Central Rear Lower no holes in frame but corrosion is present needs attention

Pass 27 May 2023 10,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 10,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 9,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 9,637 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 9,131 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 9,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 9,040 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 9,040 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 9,013 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,000 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 May 2015 9,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2014 8,942 miles

front disc has slight rust

Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,877 miles

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

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

front pads slightly low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,628 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,279 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 7,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,536 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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GX51 VTW is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX51 VTW, 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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What year was GX51 VTW registered?

GX51 VTW is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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