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LK03 VGC

2003 Piaggio ET2

Turquoise Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,619 mi
Last recorded12,619 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VGC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 12,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,779 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,542 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Dec 2011 9,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 8,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 8,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

rear tyer flat

Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,905 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 7,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 4,887 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,403 miles

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

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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LK03 VGC is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Turquoise with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LK03 VGC, 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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LK03 VGC is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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