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DK04 PPV

2004 Piaggio ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,300 mi
Last recorded37,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET411,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PPV
MakePiaggio
ModelET4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,300 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,299 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 36,118 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 30,412 miles

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underside (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 30,412 miles

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underside (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 23,260 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 23,260 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 19,680 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,227 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 16,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,144 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 15,144 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 11,597 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 11,597 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 8,008 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 8,005 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,002 miles

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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DK04 PPV is a 2004 Piaggio ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 11,597 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 DK04 PPV, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK04 PPV registered?

DK04 PPV is a 2004 Piaggio ET4, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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