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WU51 VWJ

2002 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,834 mi
Last recorded32,834 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio ET28,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,834 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,669 miles

front brake creeps slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2019 32,656 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working when dip beam is selected (4.2.1 (a))

front brake creeps slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,143 miles

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

smell of fuel around engine

Fail 12 Jan 2018 32,119 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

smell of fuel around engine

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,240 miles

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

front brake lever loses slight pressure when held on

front mudgaurd has been modified

Fail 11 Jan 2017 31,215 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified not fully seam welded (6.1.1b)

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

front brake lever loses slight pressure when held on

front mudgaurd has been modified

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,125 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

centre stand nut missing

front brake lever creeps slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2016 30,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged front mudgaurd (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged side panel (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

centre stand nut missing

front brake lever creeps slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,532 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake lever creeps slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,752 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Jan 2014 26,719 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,920 miles

Left hand front engine mount area rusty

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 24,920 miles

Left hand front engine mount area rusty

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,196 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 23,196 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,294 miles

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

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 20 Jan 2010 19,356 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,356 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,470 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 14,470 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,679 miles

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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WU51 VWJ is a 2002 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 8,787 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 WU51 VWJ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU51 VWJ is a 2002 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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