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V178 LGN

1999 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,505 mi
Last recorded7,505 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 LGN
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 7,505 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 7,457 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 7,451 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 7,447 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 7,437 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 7,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 7,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 6,238 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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V178 LGN is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V178 LGN, 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 V178 LGN registered?

V178 LGN is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V178 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 LGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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