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AO52 NHC

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,134 mi
Last recorded18,134 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NHC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 18,010 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 17,006 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,736 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 13,736 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 4,719 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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AO52 NHC is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 AO52 NHC, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 NHC registered?

AO52 NHC is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AO52 NHC safe to buy?

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