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DX05 GFO

2005 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,500 mi
Last recorded17,500 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 GFO
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 17,500 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect suspension linkage seized (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 15,597 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 15,597 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 14,753 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,005 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 12,005 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 11,327 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 11,327 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,064 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 11,064 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,891 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 9,891 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 8,948 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Tyre Pressure Low

Pass 22 Mar 2014 7,953 miles

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

rear brake operation slightly stiff

Pass 26 May 2012 7,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,886 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 6,173 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 6,173 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

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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DX05 GFO is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,242 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 DX05 GFO, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX05 GFO registered?

DX05 GFO is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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