MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
front brake binding slightly
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU52 ZCE is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 VU52 ZCE, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VU52 ZCE is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 November 2002.
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