MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 PKJ is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 VX53 PKJ, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VX53 PKJ registered?
VX53 PKJ is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is VX53 PKJ safe to buy?
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