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AU58 JXC

2009 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,063 mi
Last recorded24,063 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 JXC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 24,063 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 22,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 20,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 19,066 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 19,061 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 17,195 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,789 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

speedo not working at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 13,789 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2014 13,789 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,536 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 10,004 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 10,004 miles

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 7,791 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 7,755 miles

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

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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AU58 JXC is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 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 AU58 JXC, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 JXC registered?

AU58 JXC is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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