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AU05 FPT

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,032 mi
Last recorded13,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FPT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,032 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 13,032 miles

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 11,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 11,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 11,300 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 11,300 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 7,570 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 7,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,070 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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AU05 FPT is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU05 FPT, 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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AU05 FPT is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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