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T179 BSH

1999 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

8,841 mi
Last recorded8,841 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 BSH
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 8,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 8,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 8,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 8,759 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 8,737 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 8,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 8,684 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 8,608 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 8,599 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 8,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,330 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 8,317 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 8,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 7,998 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 7,865 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 7,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 7,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 7,372 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,245 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 7,243 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 6,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 3,908 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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T179 BSH is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T179 BSH, 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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T179 BSH is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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