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AU06 ECJ

2006 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,422 mi
Last recorded22,422 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 ECJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 22,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 22,104 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 22,104 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 21,869 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 21,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 20,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 17,674 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 17,631 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose brake fluid contaminating disc and pads (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,080 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,820 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 16,809 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

bike is idling high

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,452 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 16,451 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 15,894 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,511 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,429 miles

1. front tyre becoming worn and perished. 2. slight damage to n/s of panels.

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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AU06 ECJ is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 AU06 ECJ, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU06 ECJ is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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