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VX55 GXT

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

775 mi
Last recorded775 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GXT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 775 miles

Exhaust slightly loose 1fixing missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 744 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 12,127 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 11,697 miles

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,767 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 10,767 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 9,152 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 9,152 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 7,037 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 7,037 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 6,408 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 6,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 6,220 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 6,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 5,703 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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VX55 GXT is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VX55 GXT, 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 VX55 GXT registered?

VX55 GXT is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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