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HX04 XWE

2004 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,287 mi
Last recorded11,287 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 XWE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 11,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 9,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 5,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 16,727 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,914 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 15,914 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 14,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 14,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 11,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,874 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 9,874 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn due to dead battery (1.1.3b)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on side lights (1.1.3a)

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,874 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake reaction very sharp

many panels have fixings missing

Fail 5 Jul 2014 9,874 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake reaction very sharp

many panels have fixings missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,871 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

One exhaust mounting bolt broken

Fail 2 Aug 2012 8,871 miles

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

One exhaust mounting bolt broken

Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 4,794 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 4,469 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 XWE is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

HX04 XWE is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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