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BX56 SDV

2006 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,019 mi
Last recorded20,019 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 SDV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 20,019 miles

Rear rear indicator lenses left & right loosing color.will need replacing in near future.

Fail 7 Nov 2025 20,019 miles

Rear rear indicator lenses left & right loosing color.will need replacing in near future.

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls bulb blown. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 18,903 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 18,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 18,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 17,254 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 17,254 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2021 16,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 15,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,285 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured LENS FADED. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured LENS FADED. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 14,285 miles

All direction indicators not working SWITCH INTERMITANT. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured LENS FADED. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured LENS FADED. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 13,358 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,019 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,009 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 10,992 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,694 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 9,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,803 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 7,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,036 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 6,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,017 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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BX56 SDV is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 BX56 SDV, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX56 SDV registered?

BX56 SDV is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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