MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
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R158 VGC is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R158 VGC, 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 R158 VGC registered?
R158 VGC is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R158 VGC safe to buy?
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