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WJ55 OAV

2006 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,610 mi
Last recorded19,610 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 OAV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,610 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 19,607 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Cracked where manifold meets silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 19,581 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Cracked where Downpipe meets silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,720 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 18,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,828 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose Cracked where down pipe meets silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 17,828 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose Cracked where down pipe meets silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,780 miles

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,782 miles

very small cut in front tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2012 7,640 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,640 miles

rear brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 9 Jan 2010 6,398 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 4,857 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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WJ55 OAV is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 WJ55 OAV, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ55 OAV registered?

WJ55 OAV is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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