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AY57 FDL

2008 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,455 mi
Last recorded23,455 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 FDL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 23,455 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside forks rusty and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 22,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 22,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 21,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,688 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 19,636 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,439 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,139 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 17,139 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 16,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,324 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 14,324 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,274 miles

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,166 miles

uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 6,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 4,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 3,189 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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AY57 FDL is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY57 FDL, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 FDL registered?

AY57 FDL is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AY57 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 FDL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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