MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
O/S rear panel missing. Engine cover missing.
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
rear brake clevis joint stiff
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W897 ULW is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W897 ULW, 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 W897 ULW registered?
W897 ULW is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 12 July 2000.
Is W897 ULW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W897 ULW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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