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Y126 GUF

2001 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,208 mi
Last recorded9,208 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 GUF
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 9,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 9,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 9,189 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 8,175 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 7,117 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 7,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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Y126 GUF is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y126 GUF, 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 Y126 GUF registered?

Y126 GUF is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y126 GUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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