MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear brake lever mounting on handlebars slightly loose.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX05 BUV is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VX05 BUV, 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 VX05 BUV registered?
VX05 BUV is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 June 2005.
Is VX05 BUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX05 BUV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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