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LK53 GUO

2003 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GUO
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 18,801 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 18,800 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,010 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Silencer corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 18,010 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Silencer corroded

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 17,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 16,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 15,138 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 15,096 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 13,346 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 12,207 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,207 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 12,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,207 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,604 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,771 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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LK53 GUO is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 8,172 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 LK53 GUO, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LK53 GUO is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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