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R656 TDV

1997 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,861 mi
Last recorded7,861 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio ET211,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 TDV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,861 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 7,058 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 5,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,786 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 5,638 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R656 TDV is a 1997 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R656 TDV, 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 R656 TDV registered?

R656 TDV is a 1997 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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