MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX57 BPE is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 LX57 BPE, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LX57 BPE is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 January 2008.
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