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LF51 DTK

2001 Piaggio ET2

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,424 mi
Last recorded17,424 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DTK
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 17,424 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 17,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 17,424 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 17,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 17,424 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 17,424 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 17,424 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 17,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 14,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 13,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,870 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 13,699 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 8,825 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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LF51 DTK is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 LF51 DTK, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 DTK registered?

LF51 DTK is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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