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HW53 GGK

2004 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,092 mi
Last recorded22,092 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GGK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 22,092 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

main rear mudguard missing

rear tyre very low pressure

Fail 13 May 2013 22,095 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.D1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

variator rollers worn

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,823 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 20,821 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,820 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 20,820 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 19,262 miles

Advise rear shock is slightly stiff

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 19,262 miles

Advise rear shock is slightly stiff

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 9,297 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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HW53 GGK is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 HW53 GGK, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW53 GGK is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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