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R854 JGP

1998 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,315 mi
Last recorded5,315 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 JGP
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 5,315 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 5,315 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 4,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 3,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 3,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 3,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 3,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 2,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 2,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 156 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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R854 JGP is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R854 JGP, 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 R854 JGP registered?

R854 JGP is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R854 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 JGP shows 10 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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