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Y439 WEW

2001 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,460 mi
Last recorded8,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 WEW
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 8,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 8,244 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 8,172 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 8,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 8,087 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 7,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 7,903 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 7,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 7,698 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 7,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 7,066 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 6,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,805 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 3,860 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 3,860 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 3,619 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 3,619 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 3,681 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 3,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 3,323 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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Y439 WEW is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y439 WEW, 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 Y439 WEW registered?

Y439 WEW is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y439 WEW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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