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BU08 GKY

2008 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,275 mi
Last recorded45,275 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GKY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 45,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 41,478 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 41,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,552 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,552 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 31,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,373 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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BU08 GKY is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU08 GKY, 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 BU08 GKY registered?

BU08 GKY is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is BU08 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 GKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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