MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
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
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)
high beam tell tale not working
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
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
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was T166 WGJ registered?
T166 WGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 17 June 1999.
Is T166 WGJ safe to buy?
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