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FJ06 BCE

2006 Piaggio Zip 100

Black Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,618 mi
Last recorded38,618 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip 1009,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 BCE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 100
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,043 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 34,960 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 34,711 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 May 2014 34,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 May 2013 29,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2013 29,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,721 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 17,718 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 13,687 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 May 2010 13,687 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2009 9,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 9,133 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 100?

Based on 1,249 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
1,067
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 21
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 18
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FJ06 BCE is a 2006 Piaggio Zip 100 in Black with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 9,717 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 100 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ06 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ06 BCE is a 2006 Piaggio Zip 100, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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