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HJ52 KHB

2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,538 mi
Last recorded36,538 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 KHB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 36,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 36,386 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,286 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 36,286 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 35,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 35,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,718 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,893 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 33,893 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,330 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 20,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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HJ52 KHB is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ52 KHB, 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 HJ52 KHB registered?

HJ52 KHB is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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