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Y297 FVX

2001 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,322 mi
Last recorded16,322 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 FVX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 16,322 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 13,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 13,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested unable to test as exhaust so damaged cannot keep running (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

main stand pivot worn

Pass 19 Feb 2021 12,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 12,406 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 12,250 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 12,250 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 11,052 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 11,052 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,124 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 9,124 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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Y297 FVX is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y297 FVX, 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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Y297 FVX is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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