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RO52 SFX

2002 Piaggio ET2

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,076 mi
Last recorded1,076 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio ET28,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 SFX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 1,076 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 1,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 524 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 327 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 327 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 1 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 204 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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RO52 SFX is a 2002 Piaggio ET2 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 8,787 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 RO52 SFX, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO52 SFX?

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What year was RO52 SFX registered?

RO52 SFX is a 2002 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is RO52 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 SFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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