MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
NO WING MIRRORS
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU02 LUA is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BU02 LUA, 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 BU02 LUA registered?
BU02 LUA is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 March 2002.
Is BU02 LUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU02 LUA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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