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S855 AMR

1999 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,179 mi
Last recorded20,179 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 AMR
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 20,179 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 20,179 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,554 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Lower frame (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,808 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,808 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 16,433 miles

advise new no plate

Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,662 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

advise new no plate

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012
Fail 18 Aug 2012 10,288 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,893 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 9,891 miles

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 8,346 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 8,346 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,816 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 7,816 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 7,617 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

No plate maybe to small

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,617 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

No plate maybe to small

Pass 8 Jul 2006 401 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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S855 AMR is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S855 AMR, 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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S855 AMR is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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