MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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