MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
top box and rack insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y159 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y159 DGN, 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 Y159 DGN registered?
Y159 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 23 July 2001.
Is Y159 DGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y159 DGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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