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HF06 JVW

2006 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,717 mi
Last recorded39,717 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 JVW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,717 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,553 miles

Chassis number difficult to read

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 39,553 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Chassis number difficult to read

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,184 miles

Chassis number difficult to read

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,653 miles

Chassis number difficult to read.

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,905 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 36,447 miles

tyres cracking between treads

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,481 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2018 3,548 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released catching on cover (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,099 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,458 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired scratched (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 31,458 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired scratched (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,385 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,437 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,783 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 7,782 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,313 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 21,015 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,498 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,909 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 11,909 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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HF06 JVW is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 HF06 JVW, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF06 JVW registered?

HF06 JVW is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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