MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play adjusted up and secured locking device,slight flat spot in centre. ok (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Lower centre stand not secured correctly
Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play headstock races have flat spot in. loose bearings also, made safe by adjusting. advised on replacing. (2.2.2)
Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive play from pulley and gearbox assy. (6.2.1e)
Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Central Lower centre stand not secured correctly
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play headstock races have flat spot in. loose bearings also, made safe by adjusting. advised on replacing. (2.2.2)
Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive play from pulley and gearbox assy. (6.2.1e)
Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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FE52 GHU is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 FE52 GHU, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FE52 GHU is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 October 2002.
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