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NX54 FBV

2004 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,991 mi
Last recorded12,991 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 FBV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2014 12,991 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 12,974 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,596 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 12,587 miles

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 243 miles

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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NX54 FBV is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX54 FBV, 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 NX54 FBV registered?

NX54 FBV is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is NX54 FBV safe to buy?

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