MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front n/s fork unit corroding
Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
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R550 UFJ is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 8,895 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 R550 UFJ, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R550 UFJ registered?
R550 UFJ is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 18 April 1998.
Is R550 UFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 UFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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