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BN52 ATZ

2002 Piaggio Zip

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,917 mi
Last recorded8,917 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ATZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 8,917 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 8,803 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 8,780 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 6,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 6,562 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2006 6,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 6,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN52 ATZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 BN52 ATZ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN52 ATZ registered?

BN52 ATZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is BN52 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 ATZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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