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LJ05 BZM

2005 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,547 mi
Last recorded22,547 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BZM
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 22,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 22,554 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,434 miles

Front front fender damaged and repaired but not dangerous

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 11,434 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front front fender damaged and repaired but not dangerous

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 11,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,281 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 11,281 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 10,861 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 10,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,401 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 9,401 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 8,314 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 8,314 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 7,093 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 7,093 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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LJ05 BZM is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,242 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 LJ05 BZM, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ05 BZM is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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