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R464 FGV

1998 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,428 mi
Last recorded11,428 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 FGV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 10,068 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 9,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2008 9,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,896 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 6,558 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 6,558 miles

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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R464 FGV is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R464 FGV, 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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How do I check the history of R464 FGV?

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What year was R464 FGV registered?

R464 FGV is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R464 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 FGV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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