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YN53 ZTG

2003 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,449 mi
Last recorded13,449 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 ZTG
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 13,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 13,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 13,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 13,284 miles

machine has a headlight beam corrector fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 13,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

machine has a headlight beam corrector fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 13,284 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 13,284 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 13,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 13,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 13,072 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,796 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 12,481 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 12,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,839 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 11,822 miles

Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 10,852 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 10,852 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,321 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 10,321 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 7,641 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 5,599 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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YN53 ZTG is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YN53 ZTG, 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 YN53 ZTG registered?

YN53 ZTG is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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