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RX54 VGZ

2005 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,387 mi
Last recorded37,387 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 VGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,387 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 37,387 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,028 miles

All position lamps not working ON LOW BEAM (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock NOTCHY (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,155 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2016 24,155 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,316 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 19,316 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,387 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 10,783 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 15 May 2010 10,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 19 May 2009 9,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 9,365 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 7,456 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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RX54 VGZ is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,242 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 RX54 VGZ, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX54 VGZ is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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