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Y279 DGN

2001 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,122 mi
Last recorded15,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 DGN
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,122 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,661 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,661 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 13,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,287 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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Y279 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y279 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 Y279 DGN registered?

Y279 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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