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EU03 TWY

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,238 mi
Last recorded18,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TWY
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 18,126 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 18,093 miles

Central Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 15,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 14,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,338 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 10,338 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded underside near engine/suspension mount (6.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 8,970 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,463 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 6,463 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 6,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 4,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 1,934 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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EU03 TWY is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU03 TWY, 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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EU03 TWY is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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