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P947 PLX

1997 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,355 mi
Last recorded70,355 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio ET211,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 PLX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,355 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,646 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,121 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 6,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 6,373 miles

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

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,862 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,088 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,088 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 50,988 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,235 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 3,463 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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P947 PLX is a 1997 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 11,603 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 P947 PLX, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P947 PLX registered?

P947 PLX is a 1997 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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