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LA03 LJV

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,828 mi
Last recorded15,828 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LJV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,828 miles

advise stands damaged

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

advise front tyre flat

Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,370 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,508 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 13,256 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

no.plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 9,770 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 9,770 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,770 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,290 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 7,290 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 3,256 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 3,256 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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LA03 LJV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LA03 LJV, 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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What year was LA03 LJV registered?

LA03 LJV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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