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LJ53 LGE

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,484 mi
Last recorded5,484 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LGE
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 5,484 miles

Airbox loose

Front Riders seat slightly loose Hinge (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

battery insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2022 5,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Airbox loose

Front Riders seat slightly loose Hinge (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

battery insecure

Pass 21 May 2021 4,616 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 4,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 3,875 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 3,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 3,799 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 3,799 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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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LJ53 LGE is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LJ53 LGE, 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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What year was LJ53 LGE registered?

LJ53 LGE is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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