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LJ03 YTD

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

29,944 mi
Last recorded29,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YTD
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,862 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,701 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 29,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,981 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 28,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,799 miles

Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,893 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 25,893 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 25,861 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,855 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 May 2012 24,220 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 24,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 21,966 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 19,163 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 15 May 2010 19,163 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 19 May 2009 16,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2008
Fail 14 May 2008

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 10,464 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 10,464 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 7,471 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 YTD is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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