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X331 UGC

2001 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,007 mi
Last recorded15,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 UGC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 15,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 14,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 14,393 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 14,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 14,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 14,183 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,176 miles

Front tyre cracking

N/S/R indicator lense broken

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering goes into lock to the left slightly more than to the right

Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,768 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,533 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 10,108 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 10,108 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,907 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 9,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,907 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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X331 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 X331 UGC, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X331 UGC registered?

X331 UGC is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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