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OU56 BVJ

2006 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

26,619 mi
Last recorded26,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 BVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,619 miles

Front brake lever bent

Number plate damaged

Steering lock on full right hand lock defective

Fail 17 Jun 2019 26,619 miles

Front brake lever bent

Number plate damaged

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

Steering lock on full right hand lock defective

Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,275 miles

Centre stand pivot loose and badly worn

Number plate damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2018 24,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand pivot loose and badly worn

Number plate damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,810 miles

Both front shocks are weeping oil.

Main beam "tell tail" inop.

The rear number plate is damaged.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 22,809 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Both front shocks are weeping oil.

Main beam "tell tail" inop.

The rear number plate is damaged.

Pass 27 May 2016 20,919 miles

The front shocks are damp.

The front tyre tread is worn unevenly.

The rear number plate is damaged.

Fail 27 May 2016 20,919 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Rear indicator bulbs showing white light. (1.5.1b)

The front shocks are damp.

The front tyre tread is worn unevenly.

The rear number plate is damaged.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,509 miles

apron fitted at time of test

rear mudgard is fouling shock assy

rear number plate is damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,577 miles

centre stand mount worn and bolt loose

headlight pattern poor

idle speed slightly high

oil noted around front forks

Fail 16 Jun 2014 18,554 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

centre stand mount worn and bolt loose

headlight pattern poor

oil noted around front forks

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,819 miles

The front tyre has just over 1mm of tread at its lowest point.

The number plate lamp is not working.

The rear indicator lamp bulbs are loosing their yellow colour.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 18,519 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

The front tyre has just over 1mm of tread at its lowest point.

The number plate lamp is not working.

The rear indicator lamp bulbs are loosing their yellow colour.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,519 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 18,519 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,456 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 18,456 miles

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

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

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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OU56 BVJ is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 OU56 BVJ, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU56 BVJ is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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