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FY02 XSB

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,640 mi
Last recorded18,640 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 XSB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,640 miles

Rear wheel securing nut 'threadlocked'. Normal locking device missing.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,615 miles

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,574 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 8,574 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 2,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 2,552 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 2,439 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 2,210 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 1,887 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 1,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 4,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 1,012 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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FY02 XSB is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY02 XSB, 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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What year was FY02 XSB registered?

FY02 XSB is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is FY02 XSB safe to buy?

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