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W378 VLT

2000 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,984 mi
Last recorded18,984 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 VLT
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 18,984 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 18,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 17,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 15,598 miles

main stand slightly insecure

wheel alignment slightly out

Fail 28 Aug 2014 15,595 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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 main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Number plate holder insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Main stand insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,438 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 13,438 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 11,089 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,297 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 8,297 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,855 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,359 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,359 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,416 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 3,687 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 3,687 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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W378 VLT is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W378 VLT, 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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W378 VLT is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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