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V253 KJN

1999 Piaggio ET2

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,663 mi
Last recorded16,663 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 KJN
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,663 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 16,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,557 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 12,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,955 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 10,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2010 10,268 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,502 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 9,502 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 8,618 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 8,618 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 7,721 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,060 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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V253 KJN is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V253 KJN, 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 V253 KJN registered?

V253 KJN is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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