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LG02 ELU

2002 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

13,138 mi
Last recorded13,138 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio ET28,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 ELU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 13,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 12,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 15,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 14,653 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 14,653 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 14,168 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 14,168 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 12,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 12,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,296 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 7,292 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 6,025 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 6,025 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 6,005 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 6,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,898 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 5,898 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 5,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,662 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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LG02 ELU is a 2002 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 8,787 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 LG02 ELU, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG02 ELU registered?

LG02 ELU is a 2002 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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