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LJ03 FTP

2003 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,792 mi
Last recorded22,792 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FTP
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 22,792 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 22,790 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2014 5,844 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 584 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,626 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,496 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 5,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 5,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 5,132 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 4,121 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,655 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 3,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,927 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 2,927 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 FTP is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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