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Y251 PMX

2001 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,579 mi
Last recorded12,579 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 PMX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,579 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear fairings slightly loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 12,431 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2014 11,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,115 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,594 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 8,594 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,912 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 6,912 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 4,904 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 4,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,604 miles

Front tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,904 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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Y251 PMX is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y251 PMX, 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 Y251 PMX registered?

Y251 PMX is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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