2004 Piaggio ET2 0.0L Petrol · FN54 ABF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent unresolved issue regarding the steering assembly. In the most recent test on January 2024 at 15,215 miles, the tester flagged the steering operation as insecure. This follows a similar advisory from December 2022 where the front steering was also noted as insecure. While the vehicle passed these tests, the recurring nature of these faults suggests an underlying mechanical weakness that has not been fully rectified. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old scooter, averaging approximately 692 miles per year. The record shows the mileage remained at 15,215 miles between December 2020 and January 2024, indicating the vehicle likely sits for long periods or is used only for short trips. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid due to lack of movement, despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering head bearings and associated linkages. The failure in December 2021 for an excessively stiff or notchy headbearing and restricted movement from lock to lock indicates that the steering geometry has suffered significant stress. Given that the 'insecure' advisory persisted through the subsequent two tests, the buyer should check for play in the steering column and excessive friction in the headset. Additionally, the tester previously noted an incorrectly seated front tyre, and the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look for tyre sidewalling cracks and corrosion on the frame that the low mileage.