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SY14 BXC

2014 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,728 mi
Last recorded8,728 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Zip8,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 BXC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 8,728 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 8,728 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 8,691 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 3,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 3,554 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 3,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 3,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 3,447 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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SY14 BXC is a 2014 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY14 BXC, 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 SY14 BXC registered?

SY14 BXC is a 2014 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 June 2014.

Is SY14 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY14 BXC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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