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V809 HBM

1999 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,650 mi
Last recorded14,650 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 HBM
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 14,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 14,378 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 14,378 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 14,356 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 May 2017 14,297 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 14,141 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

possible slight cracking fuel hose

Fail 17 May 2016 14,141 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

possible slight cracking fuel hose

Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,053 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,509 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 11,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,877 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 9,871 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,162 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 8,157 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 6,475 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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V809 HBM is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V809 HBM, 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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V809 HBM is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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