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LJ53 SRO

2003 Piaggio ET2

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,406 mi
Last recorded15,406 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 SRO
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 15,392 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not working all the time (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,322 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front tyre is very low in places

side light circuit has intermitent operation on front bulb

Fail 11 Aug 2014 12,322 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front tyre is very low in places

side light circuit has intermitent operation on front bulb

Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,035 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 11,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 11,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,198 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,391 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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LJ53 SRO is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

LJ53 SRO is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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