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FJ04 RVK

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,462 mi
Last recorded19,462 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 RVK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 19,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 19,059 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 18,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 17,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 11,989 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 11,989 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 7,360 miles

Main Stand Missing

Exhaust bolt missing

Front Mudguard Not Fitted

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 7,360 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Exhaust bolt missing

Front Mudguard Not Fitted

Main Stand Missing

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 17,420 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 17,419 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 11,791 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 11,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 6,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 5,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

1 of 2 rear light bulbs not working

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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FJ04 RVK is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ04 RVK, 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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What year was FJ04 RVK registered?

FJ04 RVK is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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