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R29 NGN

1998 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,838 mi
Last recorded29,838 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 NGN
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,838 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,788 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,794 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 25,794 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 20,386 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 20,386 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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R29 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R29 NGN, 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 R29 NGN registered?

R29 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R29 NGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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