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LJ05 VLG

2005 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,033 mi
Last recorded14,033 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VLG
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,033 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 14,033 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 8,429 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 6,291 miles

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

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

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 VLG is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLG, 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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What year was LJ05 VLG registered?

LJ05 VLG is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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