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HV52 YLC

2002 Piaggio Zip

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,841 mi
Last recorded26,841 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 YLC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 26,841 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 26,841 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 24,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 24,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 22,542 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 22,542 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,430 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,170 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,713 miles

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 16,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,439 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 9,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 5,312 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 3,957 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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HV52 YLC is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLC, 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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HV52 YLC is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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