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HF14 BZE

2014 Piaggio Zip

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,757 mi
Last recorded13,757 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Zip8,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF14 BZE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2014
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 13,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 13,757 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Front mudguard missing

Handlebar cowling loose

Pass 27 Sep 2022 12,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 12,966 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Backwards (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 9,594 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 9,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 9,113 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 7,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 7,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 7,278 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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HF14 BZE is a 2014 Piaggio Zip in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 8,521 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 HF14 BZE, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HF14 BZE registered?

HF14 BZE is a 2014 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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