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R104 BAK

1998 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

482 mi
Last recorded482 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 BAK
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 477 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 477 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 374 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 374 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,937 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 16,929 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,231 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,128 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 12,128 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 11,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,582 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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R104 BAK is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 8,895 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 R104 BAK, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R104 BAK registered?

R104 BAK is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R104 BAK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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