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Y559 GEU

2001 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,274 mi
Last recorded15,274 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 GEU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 15,274 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 15,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 15,253 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on belly pan area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 15,225 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on belly pan area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,151 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan pitted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front mudguard slightly loose.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 15,128 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan showing signs of rusting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,033 miles

Front mudguard slightly loose on fixings.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,039 miles

Front mudguard slightly loose

Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,781 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front mudguard loose.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 9,197 miles

Front mudguard slightly loose.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 6,447 miles

front mudguard slightly loose

front tyre slight cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 3,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 1,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 1,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 1,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 905 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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Y559 GEU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y559 GEU, 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 Y559 GEU registered?

Y559 GEU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y559 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 GEU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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