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Y893 JDU

2001 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,157 mi
Last recorded17,157 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 JDU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 17,157 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 17,153 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer housing split/chafed (1.1.15 (a))

Engine oil leak

Headlight fairing slightly loose

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 16,941 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps tell tale light not working correct (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 16,941 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps tell tale light not working correct (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 15,246 miles

Front Brake pads obscured, unable to see pad depth.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 14,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 11,201 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 11,201 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 10,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,560 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 9,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,129 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 8,129 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 7,119 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 7,119 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 6,247 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 5,493 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 5,475 miles

Age cracks in sidewall of front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 4,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 3,536 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 3,536 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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Y893 JDU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y893 JDU, 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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Y893 JDU is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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