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W791 RLJ

2000 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,840 mi
Last recorded9,840 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 RLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 9,840 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 9,778 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 9,676 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,508 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 9,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,462 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 8,462 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,944 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 6,944 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 6,904 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,187 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 5,460 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 4,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,864 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 2,863 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 2,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 2,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 2,011 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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W791 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W791 RLJ, 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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W791 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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