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EU53 PVL

2003 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,744 mi
Last recorded16,744 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 PVL
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,744 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 16,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,164 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 12,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 9,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 9,460 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 8,723 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 8,716 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 7,887 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 7,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 7,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,380 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 6,212 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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EU53 PVL is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU53 PVL, 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 EU53 PVL registered?

EU53 PVL is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is EU53 PVL safe to buy?

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