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LX51 LBV

2001 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,991 mi
Last recorded14,991 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio ET28,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 LBV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,991 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 14,991 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 14,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 14,878 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,053 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat will not lock

Fail 4 Oct 2017 14,053 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat will not lock

Pass 24 Sep 2016 12,488 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2016 12,488 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,776 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 11,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 11,511 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,891 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,670 miles

seat locking device missing but seat still secure.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,347 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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LX51 LBV is a 2001 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 LX51 LBV, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX51 LBV is a 2001 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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