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LX58 BVF

2008 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,653 mi
Last recorded21,653 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 BVF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 21,653 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 21,653 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 21,559 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front mudguard missing

indicator tell tale not working

Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,221 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,014 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 16,010 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,762 miles

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

seat lock not working

Fail 21 Feb 2014 14,762 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

seat lock not working

Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

centre stand stiff

Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,998 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 7,998 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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LX58 BVF is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LX58 BVF, 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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What year was LX58 BVF registered?

LX58 BVF is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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