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LJ54 THZ

2004 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,941 mi
Last recorded5,941 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 THZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2016 5,941 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 4,848 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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 with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear brake cable not supported

Unable to start engine - Exhaust noise not tested.

Front forks bent backwards

Pass 22 May 2013 5,653 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 5,649 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 2,813 miles

centre stand needs replacing! difficult to put motorcycle on main stand part missing/corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2009 1,729 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 346 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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LJ54 THZ is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 LJ54 THZ, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ54 THZ registered?

LJ54 THZ is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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