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Y296 DGN

2001 Piaggio ET4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,916 mi
Last recorded7,916 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET412,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 DGN
MakePiaggio
ModelET4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 7,916 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 7,916 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 4,932 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 4,903 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 4,529 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 7,046 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,669 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 17,669 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET4?

Based on 1,194 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 14
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
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Y296 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 12,716 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y296 DGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y296 DGN is a 2001 Piaggio ET4, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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