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R270 XOH

1998 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,730 mi
Last recorded11,730 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 XOH
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 11,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 11,730 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,155 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 8,147 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 5,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 5,152 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 5,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2007 4,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 4,610 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R270 XOH is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R270 XOH, 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 R270 XOH registered?

R270 XOH is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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