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HY03 FXH

2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,903 mi
Last recorded16,903 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FXH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,903 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied both (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

after market exhaust fitted

light covers missing

rear seat held with down with cable ties

rear tyre worn uneven

speedo cable missing

Fail 8 Oct 2016 16,902 miles

Brake hose fouling front fender (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component rubbing fuel line and air filter (4.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied both (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

after market exhaust fitted

light covers missing

rear seat held with down with cable ties

rear tyre worn uneven

speedo cable missing

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,158 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,142 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 16,142 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,447 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 10,446 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,435 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 7,435 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,211 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

air box oily

headlight flash not working

Fail 3 Mar 2009 7,211 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

air box oily

headlight flash not working

Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,486 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 6,485 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 3,704 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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HY03 FXH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 HY03 FXH, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY03 FXH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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