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VX54 NNY

2005 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,449 mi
Last recorded19,449 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 NNY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 19,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

ignition not operating correctly, when turned off does not kill engine

Fail 3 Jun 2021 19,347 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle cable not secured in carb correctly & throttle action sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

some bodywork missing off vehicle

ignition not operating correctly, when turned off does not kill engine

Pass 22 May 2020 18,167 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 18,167 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,575 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 15,575 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 15,331 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 238 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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VX54 NNY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VX54 NNY, 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 VX54 NNY registered?

VX54 NNY is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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