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HF06 LHH

2006 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,406 mi
Last recorded1,406 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 LHH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 1,406 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 1,406 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 1,244 miles

Front headlight high beam switch hard to work

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 1,244 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front headlight high beam switch hard to work

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 1,202 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 1,094 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish in tread

Fail 25 Nov 2017 1,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front front tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 8,667 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,960 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 7,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 LHH is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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