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R880 EGP

1998 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,107 mi
Last recorded8,107 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 EGP
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 8,107 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 8,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2014 10,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,400 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,051 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,581 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 9,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 8,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 8,335 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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Pass 25 Oct 2007 8,335 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 8,335 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 8,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 8,335 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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R880 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R880 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 R880 EGP registered?

R880 EGP is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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