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HX53 NPC

2003 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,146 mi
Last recorded13,146 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 NPC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 13,146 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Slight cracking in tread of rear tyre.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,130 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 13,130 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,122 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

plug repair in rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2016 13,122 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

plug repair in rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2016 13,111 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear plug repair in rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 6,288 miles

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 3,671 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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HX53 NPC is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 8,172 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 HX53 NPC, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX53 NPC is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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