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GX05 KCA

2005 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,884 mi
Last recorded3,884 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KCA
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 3,884 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 3,884 miles

All position lamps not working Switch intermittent (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 3,603 miles

Rear Outer Tyre side walls split

Pass 20 Jul 2023 3,262 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 3,262 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 3,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall perished

Rear Wheel hugger Insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2022 3,038 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has slight uneven wear

Offside Rear Outer Side wall starting to perish

Rear Wheel hugger insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2021 2,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Not loud but exhaust is deteriorated badly with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 2,532 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 2,105 miles

Rear Perishing

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 1,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 559 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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GX05 KCA is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GX05 KCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 KCA registered?

GX05 KCA is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GX05 KCA safe to buy?

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