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PJ54 WEH

2004 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,001 mi
Last recorded37,001 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 WEH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements slightly defective delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose hinge broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

battery cover missing

front basket insecure

speedo not clearly visable

stand sticking in the down position

throttle sticking

vin number plate very corroded

windscreen broken

Fail 4 Feb 2022 37,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements slightly defective delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose hinge broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

battery cover missing

front basket insecure

speedo not clearly visable

stand sticking in the down position

throttle sticking

vin number plate very corroded

windscreen broken

Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,695 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front basket insecure

main beam warning light not working

main stand not working properly

saddle hinge snapped

speedometer lens not clear

throttle stiff to turn

Fail 30 Jan 2021 36,695 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working when in dipped beam mode (4.2.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front basket insecure

main beam warning light not working

main stand not working properly

saddle hinge snapped

speedometer lens not clear

throttle stiff to turn

Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,883 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Main beam warning light not working

Main stand not working properly

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat hinge snapped

front carrier insecure

front side light not working

speedometer not clearly visible

Fail 14 Jan 2020 35,883 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Main beam warning light not working

Main stand not working properly

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat hinge snapped

front carrier insecure

front side light not working

speedometer not clearly visible

Pass 12 Jan 2019 35,475 miles

front carrier loose

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,351 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

right mirror cracked

front carrier loose

Fail 8 Jan 2018 33,351 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

right mirror cracked

front carrier loose

Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,830 miles

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

front tyre starting to crack

rear indicators orange colour faded

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,273 miles

front carrier insecure

sharp objects attached to mirrors and screen

Fail 15 Dec 2015 27,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front carrier insecure

offside mirror loose

sharp objects attached to mirrors and screen

top box insecure

rear carrier insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2014 23,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

SURFACE CRACKS IN REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,937 miles

SURFACE CRACKS IN REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 21,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 18,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,937 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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PJ54 WEH is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ54 WEH, 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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PJ54 WEH is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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