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S571 GFM

1998 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,482 mi
Last recorded9,482 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 GFM
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,482 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 9,482 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,353 miles

Exhaust silencer mounting bolt is missing.Another mounting bolt appears to be too long,but tight.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,263 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 9,258 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 14 May 2008 8,643 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 5,005 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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S571 GFM is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S571 GFM, 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 S571 GFM registered?

S571 GFM is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S571 GFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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