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Y147 OBE

2001 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,678 mi
Last recorded4,678 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 OBE
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 4,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 4,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 4,322 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 3,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 3,591 miles

intermitant electrical faults suspect due to discharged battery

Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 3,589 miles

corrosion underside

front brake hose banjo corroded

front disc rusty

unable to fully examine brake pads as restricted by wheel trim and wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2014 3,580 miles

unable to fully examine front pads without calliper strip

Pass 4 Nov 2013 3,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 3,560 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 3,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 2,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 2,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 264 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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Y147 OBE is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y147 OBE, 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 Y147 OBE registered?

Y147 OBE is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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