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S103 WYB

1998 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,496 mi
Last recorded19,496 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 WYB
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,496 miles

Front slight cracking in tyre wall

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 19,492 miles

Offside Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight cracking in tyre wall

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,291 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2020 19,291 miles

Vehicle identification number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,187 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear tyre has puncture repair

front tyre starting to perish

number plate cracked but still legible

seat lock missing but not insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2015 1,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,726 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 12,713 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,181 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,840 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 8,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,349 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 8,349 miles

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

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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S103 WYB is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S103 WYB, 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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S103 WYB is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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