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T489 GPR

1999 Piaggio ET2

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,806 mi
Last recorded25,806 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 GPR
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,806 miles

Front tyre valve cracking

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear brake requires adjusting

Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,459 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

one exhaust mounting bolt missing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,550 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,550 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,921 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 10,919 miles

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

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

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

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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T489 GPR is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T489 GPR, 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 T489 GPR registered?

T489 GPR is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T489 GPR safe to buy?

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