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AY55 BZD

2005 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,356 mi
Last recorded3,356 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BZD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 3,356 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 3,356 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front and rear (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

no front fender

Fail 19 Apr 2016 3,356 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front and rear (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

no front fender

Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,572 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 12,244 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,809 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 5,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 4,428 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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AY55 BZD is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY55 BZD, 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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What year was AY55 BZD registered?

AY55 BZD is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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