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R340 AKW

1998 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,674 mi
Last recorded10,674 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 AKW
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 10,674 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 10,673 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working off front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R340 AKW is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R340 AKW, 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 R340 AKW registered?

R340 AKW is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R340 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 AKW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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