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LF04 LHZ

2004 Piaggio ET2

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,499 mi
Last recorded14,499 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 LHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 14,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 14,499 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2024 14,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 14,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 14,164 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 14,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 13,742 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2018 13,742 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2017 13,043 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 12,151 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,754 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 11,505 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 11,066 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 10,637 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 10,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 10,330 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 10,295 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 9,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,716 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 8,716 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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LF04 LHZ is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF04 LHZ, 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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LF04 LHZ is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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