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Y558 KNC

2001 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,952 mi
Last recorded14,952 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 KNC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 14,952 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 14,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,952 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rider seat does not fasten

front fender not secure

top box has movement

Fail 13 Aug 2012 14,952 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rider seat does not fasten

front fender not secure

top box has movement

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 14,952 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 14,311 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,809 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,926 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 10,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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Y558 KNC is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y558 KNC, 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 Y558 KNC registered?

Y558 KNC is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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