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Y848 OFU

2001 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,099 mi
Last recorded22,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 OFU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 22,099 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,722 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 18,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 15,775 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 10,802 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 10,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 8,283 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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Y848 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y848 OFU, 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 Y848 OFU registered?

Y848 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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