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LJ03 BVC

2003 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

20,248 mi
Last recorded20,248 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BVC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,248 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 20,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2023 19,532 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 19,529 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 19,338 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected staying open (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2021 18,235 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,723 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 14,723 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,566 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 12,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front front tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,458 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 10,458 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 10,414 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,037 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 10,037 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 7,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,695 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,499 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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LJ03 BVC is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ03 BVC, 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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LJ03 BVC is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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