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V159 ERG

2000 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,930 mi
Last recorded9,930 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 ERG
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,330 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 9,110 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 8,715 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 8,709 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,357 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 7,357 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,706 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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V159 ERG is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,157 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 V159 ERG, 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 26 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 V159 ERG registered?

V159 ERG is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V159 ERG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 ERG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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