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V42 ERA

1999 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,535 mi
Last recorded6,535 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 ERA
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 6,535 miles

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

engine mount has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2023 6,535 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

engine mount has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2015 5,727 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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V42 ERA is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V42 ERA, 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 V42 ERA registered?

V42 ERA is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V42 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 ERA shows 3 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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