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YX53 ERJ

2003 Piaggio Zip 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,114 mi
Last recorded56,114 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip 12511,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ERJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,114 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,114 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies repaired damaged wiring loom and replaced stop and tail bulbs. (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,590 miles

Front mdguard damaged no plate light inop

Fail 22 Sep 2014 40,074 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,583 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 45,583 miles

Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,802 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 42,790 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,970 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,960 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 32,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,493 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,048 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 17,048 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,901 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 11,901 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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YX53 ERJ is a 2003 Piaggio Zip 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 ERJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX53 ERJ registered?

YX53 ERJ is a 2003 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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