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LG06 BXS

2006 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,446 mi
Last recorded43,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 BXS
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,447 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,446 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,855 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 40,173 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,797 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,930 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 31,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

ignition switch doesn't turn off correctly

Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,472 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 26,214 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,195 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 21,155 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,925 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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LG06 BXS is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LG06 BXS, 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 LG06 BXS registered?

LG06 BXS is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is LG06 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG06 BXS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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