MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Exhaust Blowing on Manifold) (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (No Dipped Beam) (1.1.3a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (No Main Beam) (1.1.3a)
Registration plate obscured (L Plate Taped to Plate) (6.3.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
rear tyre underinflated/flat
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
engine mounts have slight freeplay
front brake pads are not visable so they cannot be checked!!
handlebars slightly twisted
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
engine mounts have slight freeplay
front brake pads are not visable so they cannot be checked!!
handlebars slightly twisted
Battery insecure
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Battery insecure
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W218 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 W218 WGT, 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.
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What year was W218 WGT registered?
W218 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 7 July 2000.
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