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LJ04 HPC

2004 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,998 mi
Last recorded25,998 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 HPC
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 25,998 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2016 25,998 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,013 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 23,013 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 20,960 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,339 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 17,339 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,834 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 12,834 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,360 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 9,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,549 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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LJ04 HPC is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ04 HPC, 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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LJ04 HPC is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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