MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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