MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
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)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP04 BCY is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FP04 BCY, 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 FP04 BCY registered?
FP04 BCY is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 2004.
Is FP04 BCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP04 BCY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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