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LF53 HFM

2004 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,493 mi
Last recorded20,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HFM
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 20,493 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 20,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,778 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 9,859 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 8,034 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,034 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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LF53 HFM is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF53 HFM, 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 LF53 HFM registered?

LF53 HFM is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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