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R978 GHK

1998 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,851 mi
Last recorded13,851 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 GHK
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 13,851 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,220 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 12,220 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine/chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 12,218 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 10,705 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 8,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly worn on R/H side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping & slight scoring on damper rod - no signs of leaking oil

Pass 19 Jul 2019 8,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping

Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 8,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,407 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 6,936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,563 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 6,563 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,160 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 5,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 4,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 4,170 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 2,920 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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R978 GHK is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R978 GHK, 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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R978 GHK is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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