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Y282 NLU

2001 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,152 mi
Last recorded24,152 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 NLU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 24,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 24,148 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,656 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 22,650 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 22,647 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

front shock corroding

registration plate cracked but still secure

Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,644 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front shock corroding

registration plate cracked but still secure

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,342 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,502 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 19,500 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,362 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 16,353 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,489 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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Y282 NLU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y282 NLU, 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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Y282 NLU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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