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HF05 MHA

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,629 mi
Last recorded32,629 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 MHA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,629 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 32,629 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

oil leak from underside belt cover

Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,255 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 31,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 30,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,251 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 30,251 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 23,357 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 23,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,305 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 23,305 miles

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

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 22,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,127 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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HF05 MHA is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF05 MHA, 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 HF05 MHA registered?

HF05 MHA is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is HF05 MHA safe to buy?

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