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W436 VGT

2000 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

14,939 mi
Last recorded14,939 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 VGT
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 14,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 22,143 miles

Vehicle Stand Insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2020 22,143 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle Stand Insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,839 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 14,839 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,839 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 14,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 16,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,691 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Aug 2011 15,691 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,120 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 12,556 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,339 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 11,339 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 9,719 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,719 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 9,719 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,586 miles

Rear 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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W436 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W436 VGT, 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 W436 VGT registered?

W436 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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