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LX57 BPE

2008 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

29,118 mi
Last recorded29,118 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 BPE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,118 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 29,118 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 29,448 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 29,118 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,118 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 29,118 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,118 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2015 25,907 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 23,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,792 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 20,792 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 18,141 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 18,141 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 13,364 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 13,186 miles

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.

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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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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