MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,491 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
advise both tyre pressures low.
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S986 JLJ is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S986 JLJ, 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 S986 JLJ registered?
S986 JLJ is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 September 1998.
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