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Y48 WCE

2001 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,815 mi
Last recorded23,815 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 WCE
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,815 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 23,815 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,159 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,479 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 16,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,479 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 16,479 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,636 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 13,636 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 12,713 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,142 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 5,142 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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Y48 WCE is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y48 WCE, 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 Y48 WCE registered?

Y48 WCE is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y48 WCE safe to buy?

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