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W197 FON

2000 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,838 mi
Last recorded6,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 FON
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,838 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 6,584 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 6,168 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 6,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 6,102 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tyre pressures low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,744 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 5,667 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,494 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 5,487 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 5,276 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 5,268 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,994 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,541 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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W197 FON is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W197 FON, 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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What year was W197 FON registered?

W197 FON is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W197 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 FON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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