MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Steering stops not working o/s or n/s.
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Outer Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
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.
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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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