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EF02 XHN

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XHN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 May 2014

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 32,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 32,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,200 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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EF02 XHN is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc 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 EF02 XHN, 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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EF02 XHN is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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