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BX59 MGO

2009 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,148 mi
Last recorded11,148 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 MGO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 11,148 miles

Rear tyre wearing low and perished

Fail 15 May 2025 11,147 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 5 May 2022 11,143 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lens and reflector in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2021 10,995 miles

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

rear brake action poor

Pass 12 Jun 2019 9,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,481 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 7,481 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 6,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 6,946 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 6,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 5,131 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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BX59 MGO is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 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 BX59 MGO, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX59 MGO registered?

BX59 MGO is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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