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HX04 HFH

2004 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,513 mi
Last recorded14,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HFH
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,513 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 14,504 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,501 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 11,793 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,793 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,801 miles

Oil leak

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand pivot about to break

Fail 20 Jan 2011 8,801 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand pivot about to break

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,240 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 5,240 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 2,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 2,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 2,718 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

lights flickering when reved

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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HX04 HFH is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HX04 HFH, 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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HX04 HFH is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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