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W831 YGJ

2000 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,093 mi
Last recorded28,093 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 YGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,093 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 2,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 26,809 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 26,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 26,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 26,210 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 25,557 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 25,557 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 25,557 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,111 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 27 May 2010 22,551 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 22,551 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 20,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 20,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,570 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 19,570 miles

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 17,084 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 17,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 May 2006 14,576 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 14,576 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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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W831 YGJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W831 YGJ, 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 W831 YGJ registered?

W831 YGJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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