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GX53 LNJ

2003 Piaggio ET2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

22,384 mi
Last recorded22,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LNJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 22,384 miles

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

Rear brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2025 22,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 22,234 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 21,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 20,755 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 20,275 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 20,275 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 19,387 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 19,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 18,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 18,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 18,169 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 17,532 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 17,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 17,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,137 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,125 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 16,337 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,527 miles

uneven wear/low tread on front tyre!

Pass 13 Oct 2008 11,090 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 11,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 5,662 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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GX53 LNJ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GX53 LNJ, 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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GX53 LNJ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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