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EO51 HXL

2001 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,730 mi
Last recorded15,730 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HXL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 15,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,450 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 12,356 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,757 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 11,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,344 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 7,344 miles

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

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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EO51 HXL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO51 HXL, 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 EO51 HXL registered?

EO51 HXL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 HXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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