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V531 MGJ

2000 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,202 mi
Last recorded19,202 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,202 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 19,202 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 19,202 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,533 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,533 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,709 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

front tyre slightly cracking on side walls

Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

front tyre slightly cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,501 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,501 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,419 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 14,419 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,445 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 10,445 miles

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

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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V531 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,157 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 V531 MGJ, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V531 MGJ registered?

V531 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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