MOT Status
ValidMileage
21,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect folks (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced side stand insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear shock absorber lacking in damping
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock On left hand lock lower yoke fouling inner fairing (2.1.4 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pads above legal limit but broken with large parts of pads missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Split pin and nut cap missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear shock absorber lacking in damping
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front brake slight binding
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 HLF is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 AU53 HLF, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU53 HLF is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 November 2003.
Is AU53 HLF safe to buy?
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