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LX51 AMV

2001 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,789 mi
Last recorded27,789 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 AMV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,789 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 27,789 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,178 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 25,960 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,598 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 25,598 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 25,558 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 24,087 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,155 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 4,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,437 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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LX51 AMV is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 LX51 AMV, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX51 AMV registered?

LX51 AMV is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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