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P671 BCY

1996 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,426 mi
Last recorded6,426 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 BCY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 6,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,307 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 6,307 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 6,303 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

front and reaqr tyres on wear markers

Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,303 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 6,303 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

speedo cable not fitted

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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P671 BCY is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 6,304 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 P671 BCY, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P671 BCY registered?

P671 BCY is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P671 BCY safe to buy?

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