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WA54 BUO

2004 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,198 mi
Last recorded11,198 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 BUO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 11,198 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 11,152 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 9 Aug 2013 10,612 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 7,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 6,934 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 6,928 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,222 miles

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 2,632 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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WA54 BUO is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 WA54 BUO, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA54 BUO registered?

WA54 BUO is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 October 2004.

Is WA54 BUO safe to buy?

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