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W279 PSX

2000 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

6,145 mi
Last recorded6,145 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 PSX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 6,145 miles

Central Rear number plate light not fitted by manufacturer 49 cc

Central small oil leak from engine

Central stand missing

Pass 14 May 2025 6,083 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside small oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2024 6,018 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 5,940 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 5,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 5,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 5,693 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy when turning right (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 5,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 5,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 5,503 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 5,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 5,005 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 4,653 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,399 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 4,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,251 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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W279 PSX 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 95.2%.

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 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 W279 PSX, 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 W279 PSX registered?

W279 PSX is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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