MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1/ slight damage to o/s rear indicator lense
front brake disc becoming corroded slight roughness to front wheel bearing rear number plate becoming deterated
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
centrestand does not return to rest in safe position on its own .
front brake disc corroded .
n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted
no mirrors fitted at time of test .
slight bind on front brake, not detected on RBT .
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
centrestand does not return to rest in safe position on its own .
front brake disc corroded .
no mirrors fitted at time of test .
slight bind on front brake, not detected on RBT .
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU04 HVW is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 EU04 HVW, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EU04 HVW is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 March 2004.
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