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WX53 YLT

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,164 mi
Last recorded9,164 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YLT
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 9,164 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake component insecure lever bracket broken (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached bolt missing from bracket (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure bracket broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel more than one fixing missing locking pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front mudguard missing

Rear Mudguard insecure fouling rear wheel ()

air box inscure could foul rear wheel rotation

Pass 17 Apr 2018 7,043 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 7,006 miles

Rear no plate split

Fail 2 Dec 2016 7,006 miles

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

Rear no plate split

Pass 14 Nov 2015 7,006 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 7,006 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

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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WX53 YLT is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX53 YLT, 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 WX53 YLT registered?

WX53 YLT is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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