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LX51 LBZ

2002 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,192 mi
Last recorded3,192 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 LBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 3,192 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 3,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 2,506 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

near side mirror cracked

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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LX51 LBZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 LX51 LBZ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX51 LBZ registered?

LX51 LBZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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