MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied bent but not cracked and ok to operate (3.1.3c)
Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied bent but not cracked and ok to operate (3.1.3c)
Rear Shock is slightly over damped not serious at this time
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to minimum tread depth (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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)
the offside mirror is missing
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
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V539 MGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Bronze with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 V539 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 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 V539 MGJ registered?
V539 MGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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