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S137 KWN

1998 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,223 mi
Last recorded11,223 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 KWN
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 11,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 11,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 11,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 11,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 11,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 11,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 11,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 11,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 11,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 10,983 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 10,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,806 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 10,806 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,060 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 10,060 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 8,971 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,968 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 8,968 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 6,690 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 6,675 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,392 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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S137 KWN is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S137 KWN, 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 S137 KWN registered?

S137 KWN is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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