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BU02 LSY

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,861 mi
Last recorded6,861 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LSY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 6,861 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 6,861 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 3,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 3,032 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 1,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,577 miles

lower fairing cracked

rear tyre tread low

throttle calbe worn on carb end

Fail 4 May 2012 16,510 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

lower fairing cracked

rear tyre tread low

throttle calbe worn on carb end

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,859 miles

body work damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2010 13,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,641 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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BU02 LSY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 LSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 LSY registered?

BU02 LSY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is BU02 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 LSY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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