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S733 RPW

1998 Piaggio ET2

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,402 mi
Last recorded7,402 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio ET28,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 RPW
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 7,402 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 7,393 miles

Brake lever insecure no locking nut (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded and weak

throtle stiff working

Pass 5 Oct 2022 6,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 6,700 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 6,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 6,660 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 6,660 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2013 5,951 miles

front tyre low an cracking in tread

rear getting low and cracking in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,704 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,421 miles

Front 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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S733 RPW is a 1998 Piaggio ET2 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S733 RPW, 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 S733 RPW registered?

S733 RPW is a 1998 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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