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HN52 BWY

2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,084 mi
Last recorded13,084 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 BWY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 13,084 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,714 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 10,669 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,277 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil on sidewall rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 7,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 5,412 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,154 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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HN52 BWY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN52 BWY, 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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HN52 BWY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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