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YK54 BNE

2004 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,857 mi
Last recorded13,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 BNE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 13,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 13,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 13,058 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 13,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,055 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 13,055 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 12,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,802 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 9,713 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

innertube fitted to tubeless rear tyre

main beam warning light is permanently lit

offside rear position lamp bulb does not illuminate

Fail 1 Feb 2012 9,713 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

bolt missing offside rear tyre hugger mount

innertube fitted to tubeless rear tyre

main beam warning light is permanently lit

offside rear position lamp bulb does not illuminate

Pass 13 Nov 2010 2,682 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 2,494 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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YK54 BNE is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK54 BNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK54 BNE registered?

YK54 BNE is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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