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GN55 DPY

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,443 mi
Last recorded21,443 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 DPY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 21,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Rear Tyre pressure low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 21,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Rear Tyre pressure low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 19,655 miles

rear brake light sticky

rear tyre worn low on limit

Fail 26 Nov 2021 3,085 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 3,085 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside mirror not secure but not likely to become detached

Pass 12 Jun 2019 3,085 miles

Rear Engine/transmission pivot bushes slightly worn

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 3,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 3,085 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 3,085 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 3,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 3,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 3,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 3,085 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 3,085 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 3,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 3,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 3,085 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 2,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 2,778 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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GN55 DPY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 GN55 DPY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN55 DPY registered?

GN55 DPY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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