MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,787 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhaust fouling number plate
seat hinge broken
slight oil leak
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhaust fouling number plate
seat hinge broken
slight oil leak
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX51 VCU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 HX51 VCU, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HX51 VCU registered?
HX51 VCU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 October 2001.
Is HX51 VCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HX51 VCU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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