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R542 KGO

1998 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,895 mi
Last recorded8,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 KGO
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 8,895 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 8,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front flasher lens missing (orange bulb )

Riders seat slightly loose hing rusty (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,895 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 8,895 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,895 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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R542 KGO is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R542 KGO, 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 R542 KGO registered?

R542 KGO is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R542 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 KGO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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