MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R872 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R872 EGP, 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 R872 EGP registered?
R872 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R872 EGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R872 EGP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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