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AU03 NLV

2003 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

12,869 mi
Last recorded12,869 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NLV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2020 12,869 miles

Central Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right kick wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 12,868 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Outer floor skin (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 12,868 miles

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Outer floor skin (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,868 miles

High beam indicator lamp not working

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 12,868 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

High beam indicator lamp not working

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 11,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 11,982 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 9,079 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 9,046 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 7,394 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2012 5,314 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 5,314 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 4,749 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 3,931 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 3,881 miles

1/ slight leak on rear shock aabsorber

Pass 5 Jun 2008
Pass 30 Jun 2007 3,361 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 3,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 2,836 miles

rea tyre at legal limits

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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AU03 NLV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU03 NLV, 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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AU03 NLV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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