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V749 DBY

1999 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,110 mi
Last recorded14,110 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 DBY
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 14,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 13,855 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 10,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 10,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 10,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 10,101 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 10,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 10,002 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 9,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 9,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 9,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 9,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 9,921 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 9,900 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 9,868 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,861 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 9,861 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,823 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 7,903 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 6,371 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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V749 DBY is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V749 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V749 DBY registered?

V749 DBY is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V749 DBY safe to buy?

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