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AO63 BBX

2013 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,172 mi
Last recorded25,172 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Zip8,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 BBX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 25,172 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 19,560 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 19,556 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced lights and indicators not working correctly (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 17,855 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 17,855 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 15,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,931 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 12,930 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition unable to test (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable underinflated >possibly punctured (5.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 11,868 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 11,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 10,331 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 10,331 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced lights indicators horn and stop lamps not working correctly (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable flat/underinflated (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,702 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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AO63 BBX is a 2013 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 8,334 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 Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO63 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO63 BBX is a 2013 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 October 2013.

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