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EU05 GPY

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,980 mi
Last recorded24,980 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GPY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 24,980 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 24,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 24,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,980 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 22,815 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,577 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 17,577 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 12,418 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,759 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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EU05 GPY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 EU05 GPY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU05 GPY registered?

EU05 GPY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EU05 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 GPY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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