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S729 OGC

1999 Piaggio ET2

Pink Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,375 mi
Last recorded19,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 OGC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2019 19,375 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling handle bars not in line with front wheel (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,250 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 19,250 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear brake (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,914 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

rear tyre under inflated, before test, inflated to carry out test

Fail 14 Jul 2015 16,914 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

rear tyre under inflated, before test, inflated to carry out test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,589 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front fender cracked

Fail 4 May 2011 16,536 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2011 16,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,502 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 16,502 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2009 16,500 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 16,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 16,425 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,328 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 16,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,894 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 15,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

main stand pivot bolt broken

number plate carrier loose

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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S729 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Pink with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 9,757 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 S729 OGC, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S729 OGC is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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