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Y261 DGN

2001 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,975 mi
Last recorded13,975 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 DGN
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,975 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,975 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,482 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 11,482 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,482 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 3,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 830 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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Y261 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y261 DGN registered?

Y261 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y261 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 DGN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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