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R713 YDA

1997 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,525 mi
Last recorded11,525 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio ET211,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 YDA
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 11,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 10,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 10,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 10,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 10,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 10,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 9,587 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 9,161 miles

front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 8,425 miles

front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,939 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,283 miles

Front tyre low on pressure. Inflated for test. Many have slow puncture.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 7,213 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 6,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 6,632 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 6,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,754 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,750 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 5,366 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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R713 YDA is a 1997 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R713 YDA, 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 R713 YDA registered?

R713 YDA is a 1997 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R713 YDA safe to buy?

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