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S61 JBY

1998 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,566 mi
Last recorded17,566 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 JBY
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 17,566 miles

Engine mounts worn replace soon.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 17,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 17,424 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 17,260 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,093 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Front tyre valve is starting to perish slightly. (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,710 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 16,710 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 15,844 miles

both tyre valves are starting to perish.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,790 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 15,270 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre low of pressure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,960 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 13,327 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 10,794 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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S61 JBY is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S61 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 S61 JBY registered?

S61 JBY is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S61 JBY safe to buy?

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