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W79 GGC

2000 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,720 mi
Last recorded21,720 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 GGC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 19,663 miles

Lower underside of body rusted but not structual.also at front end of body.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 19,663 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Lower underside of body rusted but not structual.also at front end of body.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,319 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 19,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,123 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,596 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,699 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,691 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,974 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 8,972 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,282 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 8,282 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 8,229 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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W79 GGC is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W79 GGC, 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 W79 GGC registered?

W79 GGC is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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