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OY53 UJO

2003 Piaggio ET4

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,149 mi
Last recorded18,149 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET49,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UJO
MakePiaggio
ModelET4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,149 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 18,149 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2020 18,149 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

front tyre pressure low

Pass 1 May 2019 17,704 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,538 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 17,538 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 17,524 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,308 miles

Front brake pads appear low but visibilty restricted

Front tyre perrished and out of shape

N/s indiator switch operation did not working on first application . then works ok (reccommend inspection)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 10,447 miles

Front brake pad thickness not tested as not visible without stripping

Front tyre low on pressure and starting to perrish

Minimal reflector fitted

Rear tyre centre section thin

Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,378 miles

steering head bearings a bit notchy

Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 6,946 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET4?

Based on 1,194 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 14
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
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OY53 UJO is a 2003 Piaggio ET4 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 9,646 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 UJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY53 UJO registered?

OY53 UJO is a 2003 Piaggio ET4, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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