MOT Status
ValidMileage
13,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter and number size under requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X289 VUF is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X289 VUF, 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 X289 VUF registered?
X289 VUF is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 4 December 2000.
Is X289 VUF safe to buy?
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