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LF05 BUU

2005 Piaggio ET2

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,983 mi
Last recorded21,983 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BUU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,983 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 21,983 miles

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

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 20,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,383 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,054 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 12,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,896 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 9,883 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,434 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 7,434 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 53,443 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 5,343 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (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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LF05 BUU is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LF05 BUU, 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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LF05 BUU is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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