MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
carb air box insecure/body panels damaged fixing screws missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully under handlebar covers
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
nearside and offside passenger footrest †platform slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF51 TLJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 HF51 TLJ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HF51 TLJ registered?
HF51 TLJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 January 2002.
Is HF51 TLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF51 TLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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