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EU04 HVW

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,539 mi
Last recorded48,539 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HVW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 48,539 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s rear indicator lense

Pass 5 May 2012 48,486 miles

front brake disc becoming corroded slight roughness to front wheel bearing rear number plate becoming deterated

Fail 5 May 2012 48,477 miles

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 .

Fail 21 Apr 2012 48,472 miles

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 .

Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,320 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,320 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 32,313 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 32,202 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,202 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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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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