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R349 UKY

1997 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,194 mi
Last recorded9,194 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio ET211,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 UKY
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 9,194 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 9,194 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

front brake slightly binding

steering slightly stiff

Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,185 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,171 miles

Outer Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 8,171 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,607 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,434 miles

handlebars misaligned to front wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,116 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 4,116 miles

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

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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R349 UKY is a 1997 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 11,603 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 R349 UKY, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R349 UKY registered?

R349 UKY is a 1997 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R349 UKY safe to buy?

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