MOT Status
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21,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
headlamp adjuster needs attention ,
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
lower top box rack fixing missing .
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
lower top box rack fixing missing .
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU56 BJY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 AU56 BJY, 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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AU56 BJY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 September 2006.
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