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VA14 XXU

2014 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,768 mi
Last recorded10,768 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Zip8,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 XXU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 10,768 miles

Front mudguard damaged and slightly insecure

Front tyre beginning to show signs of perishing

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 10,760 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Jul 2023 7,371 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 7,371 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 6,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 5,945 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 4,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 2,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 1,604 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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VA14 XXU is a 2014 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VA14 XXU, 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 VA14 XXU registered?

VA14 XXU is a 2014 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is VA14 XXU safe to buy?

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