MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y285 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 Y285 DGK, 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 Y285 DGK registered?
Y285 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y285 DGK safe to buy?
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