MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
front brake creeps slightly
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
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
smell of fuel around engine
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Left hand front engine mount area rusty
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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))
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Unable to inspect front brake pads
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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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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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What year was WU51 VWJ registered?
WU51 VWJ is a 2002 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 7 February 2002.
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