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Y98 HGJ

2001 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,519 mi
Last recorded10,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 HGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,519 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 May 2007 10,519 miles

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 10,017 miles

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 7,533 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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Y98 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y98 HGJ, 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 Y98 HGJ registered?

Y98 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 30 August 2001.

Is Y98 HGJ safe to buy?

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