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S36 JBY

1998 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,795 mi
Last recorded8,795 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 JBY
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 8,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 8,795 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 8,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 8,368 miles

Seat Catch Damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2012 6,970 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 6,970 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,149 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 5,149 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S36 JBY is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S36 JBY, 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 S36 JBY registered?

S36 JBY is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S36 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 JBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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