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LF55 EYV

2006 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,575 mi
Last recorded12,575 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 EYV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,575 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 12,575 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,088 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2010 11,088 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2009 9,749 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 9,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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LF55 EYV is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LF55 EYV, 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 LF55 EYV registered?

LF55 EYV is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is LF55 EYV safe to buy?

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