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WA54 NBD

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,319 mi
Last recorded24,319 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 NBD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,319 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 24,294 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 23,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 17,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 17,486 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 17,418 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock steering lock stops ineffective on left and right turns (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp not working nearside rear brake lever stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2013 14,824 miles

front brake lever bent

Fail 22 Apr 2013 14,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake lever bent

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,785 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 13,784 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 13,779 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Upper Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 11,268 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,290 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 NBD is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA54 NBD, 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 WA54 NBD registered?

WA54 NBD is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is WA54 NBD safe to buy?

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