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GX04 TZW

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,899 mi
Last recorded5,899 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 TZW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 5,899 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 5,899 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,719 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 7,719 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,248 miles

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2011 13,248 miles

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

Nearside mirror missing

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,207 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,154 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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GX04 TZW is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX04 TZW, 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 GX04 TZW registered?

GX04 TZW is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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