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S266 GUB

1998 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,674 mi
Last recorded8,674 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 GUB
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 8,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 8,212 miles

engine side casing bolts loose.(PRS)

Pass 21 Feb 2024 7,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 7,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 7,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 6,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 6,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 5,650 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 5,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 5,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 4,887 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 4,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 4,334 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 3,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 3,818 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 3,071 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 3,071 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

tyres flat

Pass 5 Jun 2006 2,405 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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S266 GUB is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S266 GUB, 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 S266 GUB registered?

S266 GUB is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S266 GUB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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