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HX04 XWB

2004 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,703 mi
Last recorded12,703 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 XWB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 12,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 11,424 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking FRONT CALIPER (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 11,139 miles

Front inner leg shield loose

Fail 3 Feb 2025 11,139 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front inner leg shield loose

Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,523 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight front wheel bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 8,522 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam main working no dip - bulb blown (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate insecure only 1 screw holding reg plate (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no reg light fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp likely to become detached screws missing from light (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight front wheel bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2010 7,571 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 7,571 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 5,132 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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HX04 XWB is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX04 XWB, 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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What year was HX04 XWB registered?

HX04 XWB is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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