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X595 BFJ

2000 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,315 mi
Last recorded19,315 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX595 BFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,315 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 19,302 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 15,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center stand insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2020 15,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center stand insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 12,278 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 12,139 miles

Front Front suspension has Movement between sliding members

Steering knotchy

Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 11,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 10,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 8,781 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 8,069 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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X595 BFJ is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,541 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 X595 BFJ, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X595 BFJ is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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