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DX51 OBS

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

26,565 mi
Last recorded26,565 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 OBS
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,565 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 26,565 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 26,565 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,965 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 23,965 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 25,096 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 23,021 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 20,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 20,057 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 13,371 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

accident damage to o/s and n/s body work

n/s mirror missing

Fail 12 May 2006 13,009 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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

front tyre has signs of contaminated - surgest further investigation.

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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DX51 OBS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 DX51 OBS, 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 DX51 OBS registered?

DX51 OBS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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