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AU15 LJJ

2015 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

1,450 mi
Last recorded1,450 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 LJJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 1,450 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 1,446 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 18,546 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 18,381 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front suspension soft (5.3.2 (b))

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

Riders seat slightly loose front fixing broken>secure at rear mount (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 18,362 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) rear wheel loose> possibly bearing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front mudgaurd broken> sharp edges exposed

Fail 28 Jan 2022 18,258 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping in rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

engine running poor>will not tickover

front mudgaurd broken

front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2021 17,178 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 17,175 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre is unsuitable front tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play engine bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,106 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,556 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 13,556 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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AU15 LJJ is a 2015 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AU15 LJJ, 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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AU15 LJJ is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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