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LG52 BMU

2002 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,685 mi
Last recorded22,685 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio ET28,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 BMU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 22,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 22,663 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 21,994 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 19,797 miles

stand partially seized

Pass 7 Jul 2020 19,741 miles

Rear shock has reduced damping effect.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 19,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 19,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking around carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear indicator cracked but not showing white light

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,416 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 18,012 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2012 18,012 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,024 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 17,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,332 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 15,332 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,763 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 12,763 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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LG52 BMU is a 2002 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG52 BMU, 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 LG52 BMU registered?

LG52 BMU is a 2002 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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