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BX02 NBO

2002 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,955 mi
Last recorded14,955 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NBO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 14,955 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 14,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible pressure low (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair brake arm (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible pressure low (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 14,198 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,761 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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BX02 NBO is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX02 NBO, 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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BX02 NBO is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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