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V539 MGJ

1999 Piaggio ET2

Bronze Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,083 mi
Last recorded17,083 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 17,083 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 17,057 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 17,057 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 16,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 16,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,226 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied bent but not cracked and ok to operate (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 16,226 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 15,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 15,448 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2015 14,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 14,980 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,412 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 14,412 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,896 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,432 miles

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

the offside mirror is missing

Pass 20 Nov 2010 13,217 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,094 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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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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V539 MGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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