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AP14 SXW

2014 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,083 mi
Last recorded27,083 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Zip8,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 SXW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 27,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 25,303 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 25,303 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dip light not working (4.1.3 (b))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick at metal to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 16,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 16,441 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 5,640 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 5,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 151 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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AP14 SXW is a 2014 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 8,521 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 AP14 SXW, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP14 SXW registered?

AP14 SXW is a 2014 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 August 2014.

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