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Y78 YUT

2001 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,842 mi
Last recorded15,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 YUT
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,842 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering stops not working o/s or n/s.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 11,931 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 7,805 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 7,805 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,805 miles

Outer Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 7,805 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Outer Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 7,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 5,931 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,384 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 2,906 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 2,906 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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Y78 YUT is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y78 YUT, 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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Y78 YUT is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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