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AU06 FLW

2006 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,450 mi
Last recorded38,450 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 FLW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 38,432 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 38,414 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,310 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 31,310 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 16,627 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,627 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,969 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 14,969 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 14,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,718 miles

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 FLW is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FLW, 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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What year was AU06 FLW registered?

AU06 FLW is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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