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S53 ARC

1998 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

7,301 mi
Last recorded7,301 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 ARC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 7,301 miles

front carrier rack becoming insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2024 7,245 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 7,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 6,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 6,675 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 6,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 6,507 miles

unable to inspect outer front brake pad

Pass 22 Aug 2018 6,343 miles

Steering head bearings slightly notchy.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 6,212 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 6,195 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Rear under body. Near engine mount. (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,022 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 5,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 5,874 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 5,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,368 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 5,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 4,898 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 4,565 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 3,692 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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S53 ARC is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 S53 ARC, 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 S53 ARC registered?

S53 ARC is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S53 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 ARC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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