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BU02 MTO

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,319 mi
Last recorded25,319 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MTO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 25,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 25,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 23,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 14,591 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,439 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 10,608 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 10,566 miles

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front mudguard missing

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

no mirrors fitted

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 MTO is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

BU02 MTO is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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