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LJ54 EHT

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,119 mi
Last recorded9,119 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EHT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 9,119 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 6,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 6,600 miles

Offside Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 4,838 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Battery & battery connections not secure.

Fail 10 Oct 2020 4,834 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Battery & battery connections not secure.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 4,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 4,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 1,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 13,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,000 miles

battery lose under seat

Fail 24 Apr 2014 13,000 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

battery lose under seat

Pass 11 Feb 2013 6,644 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front and rear shocks have slioghtly reduced damping effect.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 6,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

body work damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

fairings cracked but still secure.

front and rear suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,644 miles

Engine and swing arm mounts weak

Fairing is broken but still secure

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,644 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 6,644 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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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LJ54 EHT is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LJ54 EHT, 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 LJ54 EHT registered?

LJ54 EHT is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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