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BD02 LBA

2002 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,411 mi
Last recorded18,411 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 LBA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 18,406 miles

Centre Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,547 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,041 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 15,377 miles

bodywork plastics damage eveident

front tyre getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2009 15,377 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

bodywork plastics damage eveident

front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,241 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,283 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 8,283 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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BD02 LBA is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 BD02 LBA, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 LBA is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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