MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess forks (5.3.3 (d))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA05 HKB is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WA05 HKB, 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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WA05 HKB is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 April 2005.
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