MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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V531 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 26 January 2000.
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