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HF51 FYS

2001 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

25,872 mi
Last recorded25,872 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FYS
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 25,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 25,872 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 24,697 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,582 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear tyre has no pressure at all

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 24,582 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear tyre has no pressure at all

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,419 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 24,419 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,795 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 22,784 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 21,487 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,538 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 20,538 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,642 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 18,642 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,763 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

very low air presure in rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2009 16,763 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

very low air presure in rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2008 14,895 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,895 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,092 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 12,250 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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HF51 FYS is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HF51 FYS, 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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HF51 FYS is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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