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X261 HEU

2000 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 HEU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,253 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Dec 2016 21,167 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,068 miles

seat insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2014 9,981 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

seat insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2013 6,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 6,091 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,919 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,744 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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X261 HEU is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X261 HEU, 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 X261 HEU registered?

X261 HEU is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is X261 HEU safe to buy?

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