MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R399 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 R399 WGC, 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 R399 WGC registered?
R399 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 26 May 1998.
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