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EO51 RHV

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,442 mi
Last recorded7,442 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 RHV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 7,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all lights / indicators masked

Fail 21 Apr 2021 7,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 10,520 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 1,400 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 1,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 1,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 1,385 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 1,366 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 1,366 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 1,364 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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EO51 RHV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

EO51 RHV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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