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W507 VLR

2000 Piaggio ET2

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,206 mi
Last recorded26,206 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio ET29,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 VLR
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 26,206 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning Nearside and offside (1.5.2)

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Frmae Section (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Mirror loose

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,099 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 26,099 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,919 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 25,919 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,640 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,640 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebars misalligned.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,484 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,600 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 15,426 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,418 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

head lamp lh drive has mask fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,489 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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W507 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio ET2 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W507 VLR, 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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W507 VLR is a 2000 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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