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VX59 EYD

2009 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

19,779 mi
Last recorded19,779 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 EYD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 19,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

all plastics damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2017 19,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 15,607 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake cable nipple missing at lever but is working fine at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 15,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake cable nipple missing at lever but is working fine at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 10,974 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play borderline (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel locking device part missing but secure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 5,083 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 5,083 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 5,081 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 5,081 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake operation slightly rough

rear brake operation slightly rough borderline

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,081 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 5,081 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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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VX59 EYD is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 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 VX59 EYD, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX59 EYD is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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