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FN54 ABF

2004 Piaggio ET2

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,215 mi
Last recorded15,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ABF
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 15,215 miles

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 15,215 miles

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 15,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 15,215 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 15,215 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 15,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 15,222 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 15,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 15,215 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 15,215 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 15,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 15,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 15,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 15,215 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,215 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 14,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,407 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,136 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 11,136 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 7,603 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,015 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,328 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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FN54 ABF is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 7,955 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 FN54 ABF, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN54 ABF is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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