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SY54 BHU

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,178 mi
Last recorded8,178 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 BHU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 8,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth just visible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 8,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth just visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 5,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 1,829 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 1,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 1,579 miles

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

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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SY54 BHU is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY54 BHU, 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 SY54 BHU registered?

SY54 BHU is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is SY54 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 BHU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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