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S289 PMJ

1998 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,855 mi
Last recorded14,855 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 PMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,503 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

center stand loose but not fouling components

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2011 9,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

center stand loose but not fouling components

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2010 7,094 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 7,094 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,652 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 6,689 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 5,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S289 PMJ is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S289 PMJ, 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 S289 PMJ registered?

S289 PMJ is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S289 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 PMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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