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HF56 FLJ

2007 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,040 mi
Last recorded74,040 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Zip9,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 FLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,040 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,437 miles

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess front forks (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,437 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess front forks (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,289 miles

Front Suspension slightly loose stanchions freeplay (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,669 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,505 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,536 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,548 miles

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

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

front tyre flat

Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,548 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

front tyre flat

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,696 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,648 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 16,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 6,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 6,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,195 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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HF56 FLJ is a 2007 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 9,524 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 HF56 FLJ, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF56 FLJ is a 2007 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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