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R739 VVX

1997 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,866 mi
Last recorded11,866 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio ET211,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 VVX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 11,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,789 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 11,789 miles

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,332 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 8,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,663 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 6,663 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,878 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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R739 VVX is a 1997 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 11,603 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 R739 VVX, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R739 VVX registered?

R739 VVX is a 1997 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R739 VVX shows 9 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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