MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers fitted
throttle stiff
under trays fitted
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play oil leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers fitted
throttle stiff
under trays fitted
throttle stiff in operation
engine covers fitted
engine covers fitted
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
throttle stiff in operation
engine covers fitted
engine covers fitted
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Ignition switch worn
Battery needs replacing
Cut in rear tyre
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front tyre pressure low
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 YWO is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LJ53 YWO, 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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What year was LJ53 YWO registered?
LJ53 YWO is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 November 2003.
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