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X601 VTW

2001 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,092 mi
Last recorded11,092 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 VTW
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 11,092 miles

Nearside engine oil leak

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 10,452 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 10,452 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Centre stand. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 9,064 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 8,516 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 8,091 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,027 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,084 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 5,644 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 4,183 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 410 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2007 410 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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X601 VTW is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X601 VTW, 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 X601 VTW registered?

X601 VTW is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X601 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X601 VTW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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