MOT Status
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7,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front carrier rack becoming insecure
unable to inspect outer front brake pad
Steering head bearings slightly notchy.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Rear under body. Near engine mount. (6.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
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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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How do I check the history of S53 ARC?
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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.
Does S53 ARC have outstanding finance?
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