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Y476 AAB

2001 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,910 mi
Last recorded15,910 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 AAB
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 15,910 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 15,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate too small (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 13,635 miles

front brake lever blade missing

front suspension has limited damping

front tyre walls painted

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2018 13,635 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake lever blade missing

front suspension has limited damping

front tyre walls painted

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2011 11,547 miles

rear wheel starting to deteriate

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front indicator lenses missing

Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,104 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 31 May 2008 10,104 miles

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

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 9,283 miles

1, roll bar damaged.

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,283 miles

1, roll bar damaged.

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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Y476 AAB is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y476 AAB, 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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Y476 AAB is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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