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T166 WGJ

1999 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,831 mi
Last recorded14,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 WGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 14,831 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 14,320 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 14,320 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator not working ALL (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,792 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 13,792 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,995 miles

high beam tell tale not working

Fail 11 Sep 2014 12,995 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 11,981 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 11,981 miles

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

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 6,048 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 6,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,916 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 11,916 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2009 9,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 7,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Jan 2008 7,531 miles

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Dec 2007 9,162 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

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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T166 WGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T166 WGJ, 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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T166 WGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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