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W497 NYJ

2000 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,779 mi
Last recorded16,779 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 NYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,779 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 16,633 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,774 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,255 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,256 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W497 NYJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W497 NYJ, 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 W497 NYJ registered?

W497 NYJ is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W497 NYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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