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HF04 PBV

2004 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

11,561 mi
Last recorded11,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 PBV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 11,561 miles

rear wheel/final drive bearings are noisy/slightly rough

Pass 16 May 2025 10,987 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 10,978 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine speed high on tickover

Pass 10 May 2024 10,506 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 10,201 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 9,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 9,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 8,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 7,121 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned to the right (2.4 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 7,113 miles

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering stops ineffective (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned to the right (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 6,486 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 6,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 6,170 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2013 6,153 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 6,153 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2012 1,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 1,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 1,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 1,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 1,221 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 PBV is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBV, 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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What year was HF04 PBV registered?

HF04 PBV is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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