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HF04 FWC

2004 Piaggio ET2

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,848 mi
Last recorded30,848 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FWC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 30,848 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 30,848 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,217 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Front (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,417 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied Front (3.1.3c)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired Nearside rear (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 27,417 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied Front (3.1.3c)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired Nearside rear (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 27,180 miles

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,096 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2015 25,094 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 22,809 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 20,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,030 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,946 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,436 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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HF04 FWC is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 7,955 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 HF04 FWC, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF04 FWC is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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