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LG52 OVW

2002 Piaggio Zip 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,861 mi
Last recorded18,861 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip 12511,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 OVW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 18,867 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 14,708 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 14,708 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 9,269 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 3,846 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 3,846 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 1,480 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 1,478 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 689 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 698 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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LG52 OVW is a 2002 Piaggio Zip 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 11,069 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG52 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG52 OVW registered?

LG52 OVW is a 2002 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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