MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,154 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU04 FSS is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 BU04 FSS, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BU04 FSS registered?
BU04 FSS is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 May 2004.
Is BU04 FSS safe to buy?
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