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AP15 ELX

2015 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,593 mi
Last recorded14,593 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 ELX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 14,593 miles

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

Centre stand pivots are badly worn, causing a lack of retraction spring effect and causing stand to hang down. Would advise replacement.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 14,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Centre stand pivots are badly worn, causing a lack of retraction spring effect and causing stand to hang down. Would advise replacement.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 12,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Headlight scratched and fogged (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 12,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Nearside front indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Rear position light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible Rear tyre underinflated and tread not clearly visible. Tyre worn out. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Headlight scratched and fogged (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 10,360 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 10,360 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 9,051 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 9,051 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 9,051 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 9,051 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim under inflated (flat) (5.2.3 (k))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 9,051 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 9,051 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,052 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 9,052 miles

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

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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AP15 ELX is a 2015 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,926 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 AP15 ELX, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AP15 ELX is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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