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VU52 ZCE

2002 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,092 mi
Last recorded24,092 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZCE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,092 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,092 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,011 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,011 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,011 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 16,011 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,075 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 ZCE registered?

VU52 ZCE is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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