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R658 HGF

1998 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,953 mi
Last recorded9,953 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 9,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 9,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,805 miles

Front tyre perished and worn uneven

Pass 15 May 2023 9,704 miles

Front tyre perished and worn uneven

Pass 9 Dec 2019 10,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,464 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,307 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,295 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 10,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 10,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 10,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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))

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

Pass 14 May 2007 9,995 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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R658 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R658 HGF, 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 R658 HGF registered?

R658 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R658 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 HGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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