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LJ04 WCM

2004 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

36,081 mi
Last recorded36,081 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WCM
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 36,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 31,082 miles

Front Tyre has slight cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2022 30,101 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 30,101 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 30,101 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 30,101 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 30,101 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 30,101 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 30,101 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,101 miles

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 30,101 miles

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 30,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,433 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Unable to see through the opaque window to determine the level of brake fluid in the front brake reservoir.

Fail 4 Jul 2015 25,431 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Unable to see front brake pads to determine wear even with the aid of a mirror and torch.

Unable to see through the opaque window to determine the level of brake fluid in the front brake reservoir.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,187 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 22,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,020 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 WCM is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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