MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
o/s of front tyre worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
speedo glass broke
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
poor beam pattern on headlamp
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X279 FGP is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 X279 FGP, 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 X279 FGP registered?
X279 FGP is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 28 September 2000.
Is X279 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for X279 FGP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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