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PN05 SOE

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,735 mi
Last recorded6,735 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 SOE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 6,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear tyre slightly smaller than stock size

Fail 29 May 2024 6,721 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front fork bushes have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tyre showing signs of age

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear l/hand in indicators flashing too fast (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 6,504 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyre perishing

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

exhaust down pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 6,504 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyre perishing

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

exhaust down pipe corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 6,504 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced product on lenses (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyre perishing

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

Nearside mirror missing

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust down pipe corroded

speedometer cable missing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 6,408 miles

suspension has a reduced damping effect

Pass 1 Apr 2019 3,754 miles

suspension has a reduced damping effect (front and rear)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 3,358 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 3,358 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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PN05 SOE is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 PN05 SOE, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN05 SOE registered?

PN05 SOE is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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