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R662 HGF

1998 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,152 mi
Last recorded24,152 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,152 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 24,152 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,983 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 23,983 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 23,881 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,374 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,644 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 20,644 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 18,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 18,514 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,964 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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R662 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R662 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 R662 HGF registered?

R662 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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