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HV52 RWX

2002 Piaggio Zip

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,582 mi
Last recorded24,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RWX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 24,582 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

right hand mirror glass broken

tyre preasures low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,278 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fuel cap washer seal slightly deteriated

rear brake noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,089 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 12,089 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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HV52 RWX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV52 RWX, 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 HV52 RWX registered?

HV52 RWX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is HV52 RWX safe to buy?

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