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X179 RCC

2000 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,761 mi
Last recorded19,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 RCC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,761 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 19,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 17,894 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 17,894 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 17,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 17,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 6,400 miles

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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X179 RCC is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X179 RCC, 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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X179 RCC is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X179 RCC safe to buy?

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