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X865 HBC

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,743 mi
Last recorded30,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 HBC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,743 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 30,333 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 13,010 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,478 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 10,478 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 8,461 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 8,427 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,032 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 7,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,923 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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X865 HBC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 X865 HBC, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X865 HBC registered?

X865 HBC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X865 HBC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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