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LF53 CHL

2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,422 mi
Last recorded11,422 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CHL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2014 11,422 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

FRONT FENDER MISSING

Pass 15 Oct 2013 4,855 miles

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Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,827 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 14,261 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 5,147 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 8,188 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Dec 2005 8,188 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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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LF53 CHL is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LF53 CHL, 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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LF53 CHL is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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