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MU51 MPX

2001 Piaggio ET2

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,550 mi
Last recorded12,550 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 MPX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 12,550 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 12,550 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 12,490 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,603 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 11,522 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 11,576 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 11,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,451 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 11,451 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 11,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 10,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 9,804 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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MU51 MPX is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MU51 MPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 MPX registered?

MU51 MPX is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is MU51 MPX safe to buy?

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