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Y656 DGP

2001 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,308 mi
Last recorded9,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 DGP
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 9,308 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 9,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 9,234 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre has a puncture repair that is slightly exposed

Fail 21 Jul 2022 9,234 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre has a puncture repair that is slightly exposed

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 9,160 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front front tyre has a repair showing

Pass 4 Jul 2020 9,126 miles

Front brake lever bent but not affecting the performance

Front front tyre has a puncture repair that is slightly exposed

Fail 4 Jul 2020 9,126 miles

Front brake lever bent but not affecting the performance

Front front tyre has a puncture repair that is slightly exposed

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 8,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,818 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 8,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Brake lever cannot be released smoothly Sticking (stop lamp stays on) (3.1.3d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre has an emergancy/temporary puncture repair.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired Lens (1.5.3a)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2008 5,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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Y656 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y656 DGP, 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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Y656 DGP is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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