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LF53 NAU

2004 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,403 mi
Last recorded12,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NAU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 12,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 12,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 11,989 miles

Rear Lower Centre stand spring worn hanging low, currently not impeding bike

Rear Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2022 11,722 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 11,649 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 11,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 11,323 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,377 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 11,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fork yoke fractured (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Fork yoke cracked (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,081 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 11,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,777 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 10,777 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2011 10,468 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 10,448 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 May 2010 10,157 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,855 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 5,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 4,309 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 NAU is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Blue 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 LF53 NAU, 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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LF53 NAU is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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