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DK51 DLY

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,327 mi
Last recorded25,327 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 DLY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,327 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 25,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,286 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 23,286 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 16,596 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 16,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 9,649 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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DK51 DLY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 DK51 DLY, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK51 DLY registered?

DK51 DLY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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