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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
all lights tinted headlight only just met brightness and pattern
seat held down with bunge
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
speedometer is not visible
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) excessive free play in rear wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
speedometer is not visible
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Front Mudguard damages with exposed sharp edge
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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YX05 BXB is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YX05 BXB, 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 YX05 BXB registered?
YX05 BXB is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 28 May 2005.
Is YX05 BXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX05 BXB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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