Piaggio ZIP MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

10.3 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Piaggio ZIP tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED15.8%

   34 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely14.4%

   31 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.1%

   26 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative10.7%

   23 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.2%

   22 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.8%

   21 occurrences

7. 7.Headlamp aim unable to be tested9.8%

   21 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released9.3%

   20 occurrences

9. 9.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play9.3%

   20 occurrences

10. 10.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel8.4%

    18 occurrences

11. 11.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play8.4%

    18 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.9%

    17 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Piaggio ZIP tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   98 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.8%

   76 tests

3. 3.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.4.4%

   58 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.9%

   51 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.6%

   47 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.3%

   43 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.4%

   32 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.0%

   27 tests

How wear changes the picture

ZIP pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The ZIP fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

9,089

Test classes

class 1: 1,311 · class 2: 8

Compare within the range

Other Piaggio motorcycles

• Piaggio Vespa86.8%
• Piaggio Liberty 12576.3% raw
• Piaggio PX 125 (vespa)85.7% raw
• Piaggio PX 200 E90.6% raw
• Piaggio T589.1% raw
• Piaggio FLY79.6% raw
• All Piaggio motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Piaggio ZIP?

76.2% unadjusted, from 1,319 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Piaggio ZIP fail its MOT on?

"A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" is recorded in 15.8% of failed Piaggio ZIP tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (14.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Piaggio ZIP usually have at its MOT?

9,089 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.