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HX56 LSE

2006 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,999 mi
Last recorded13,999 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LSE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 13,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 13,951 miles

Front front tyre has slight cracking to side walls

Pass 13 Feb 2020 13,890 miles

Front slight cracking to tyre tread

Pass 15 Feb 2019 13,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 12,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 10,815 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 10,803 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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

advise = at tickover the indicators do not flash but stay lit , once the revs increase so does the flasher rate

Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,231 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 7,231 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,509 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 5,509 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2009 5,142 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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HX56 LSE is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 HX56 LSE, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX56 LSE registered?

HX56 LSE is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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