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YX04 CLF

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

967 mi
Last recorded967 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 CLF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 967 miles

Fork yoke modification unsafe yoke modification unsafe and dangerous (2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working dip and main beam malfunction (4.2.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush front forks worn and inoperative (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2026 967 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working dip and main beam malfunction (4.2.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush front forks worn and inoperative (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 14,995 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 14,995 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 6,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 13,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,278 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 8,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 8,133 miles

front brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Aug 2015 7,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 7,867 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 5,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,848 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 4,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 3,860 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,545 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 2,497 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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YX04 CLF is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 YX04 CLF, 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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YX04 CLF is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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